Brosman's IGA closing its doors for good
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

After only three years of operation by current owners, but many years of family involvement in the business, the owners of Brosman's IGA on the outskirt of Delphi, have decided to close the doors to the business.

Owner/spokesman Brad Burton was unable to be interviewed but released the following to the Comet Tuesday:

"Brosman's IGA regretfully announces that we are going out of business as of March 2, 2008. It has been our goal to provide the community with quality food products and to offer our customers friendly, professional service in a clean environment during their shopping experience.

"Because of circumstances beyond our control we will no longer be able to meet those goals and have decided that the best course of action is to cease operations.

"We would like to let our loyal customers know that we appreciate your patronage and we are concerned that we have let you down in some way. Please accept our apologies."

"If you have any coupons that need to be redeemed please do so in the next two weeks.

"To our employees: Thank you for your loyal service over the past three years. Many of you have worked tirelessly without a pay raise and have gone beyond what was expected out o0f you. We wish you well and will do our best to help you find new employment.

"We would encourage everyone in the community to continue to shop locally. The reality is that locally owned and operated stores cannot compete against large chain and box stores and all will eventually disappear without the support of the community. It is our belief that all of your grocery needs can be met by the local stores in Carroll County. Please consider investing back into your community before it becomes just another wide spot in the road. Carroll County is a wonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family. Let's work together to keep it that way."

When contacted, long-time Carroll County resident and now Delphi Mayor Randy Strasser expressed sadness about the closing.

"It's been such a big part of the community for such a long time," he said. "I'm sad to hear the store is closing."