The Plain Folk General Store

08/25/2026

Dear Plain Folk Friends, Family, and Neighbors,

There are some messages that are incredibly difficult to write, and this is one of them.

For many years, serving this community has been more than a business—it has been our passion, our purpose, and truly a way of life.

Many of you first came to know us through the Plain Folk Cafe, where we were honored to serve our community for ten wonderful years. During those years, so many of you became more than customers—you became friends, and those relationships have meant more to us than we can say.

When the opportunity came for us to purchase the General Store, we felt it was a privilege to become the caretakers of a business that has been an integral part of the fabric of this community since 1899. The outpouring of love and support we have received has been humbling to say the least!

It is with heavy hearts that we share that the time has come for us to move on. Our hope is to find the next generation of caretakers who will continue the General Store’s long tradition of serving this community.

Some recent health developments are affecting both of us and will make it too difficult for us to give the business the time and energy it requires to continue to be successful. These circumstances, along with the fact that we have children and grandchildren spread across four different states, have made us realize that we need to focus on the things that are most important to us: health and family.

As a result, the business and property will be placed on the market for sale as of September 1, 2026, in the hope that we are able to find someone else to “pick up where we left off.”

While our greatest hope is to find the right person to carry the General Store forward, if a buyer is not found, we plan to close the store at the end of the year, with our last day of business being December 31, 2026. Until either a new owner takes over or that day arrives, it will be business as usual at the General Store!

So, once again, we want to thank you in advance for your continued support as we work through this process. It is with bittersweet excitement that we look forward to the next chapter of our lives, and we will never forget those of you who have supported us along the way.

With love and gratitude,

John & Vicky Baker

08/17/2026

Good morning all!! It has come to my attention that several people have been dumping trash and\or their recyclables into our cardboard dumpster in front of the The Plain Folk General Store on multiple occasions. For now, I will give the guilty parties the benefit of the doubt and trust that you may have believed this was a public recycling dumpster...However, I assure you it is NOT a public dumpster. We fill this thing to the rim with our own stuff every week and if it gets too full not only can we not put our stuff in, but the driver won't dump it! My Rumpke bill for that container alone is $230 per month, so if you'd like to share that expense with me in order to put your stuff in there, we can talk...if not, please refrain from putting your stuff in there...THANK YOU!!

07/14/2026

The best part of Summer is LOCALLY home grown tomatoes! And they are back at The Plain Folk General Store, courtesy of Goodwin Farms Produce! Come on in and get a big juicy slice on any of our sandwiches...but hurry, they won't be in season forever!!

07/02/2026

Thursday July 2: Good morning friends & neighbors! Just letting you know that The Plain Folk General Store will be OPEN OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE this entire holiday weekend (including Saturday July 4) for all of your celebratory needs: Beer, wine, ice, groceries, etc... Or even better, let us cook you up a bunch of wings or pizza to take to the party, you'll be the hit of the gathering! Call ahead and we'll have it ready for you (513)877-8087!

06/05/2026

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05/25/2026

Monday May 25: Happy memorial Day! Of course The Plain Folk General store will be open our regular hours today (7a-10p) for all of your holiday celebration needs: Beer, Wine, Ice, Charcoal, Supplies, etc. Or if you are not the grilling type, then we can cook you up a fresh baked pizza, wings or hoagie! Give us a call and we'll have it ready when you get here 513-877-8087

05/15/2026

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04/23/2026

They went fast last time so don't miss out! Get your Blissful Bites sweet treats now at The Plain Folk General Store before they disappear!!

04/18/2026

Good Morning All! FYI, Blissful Bites locally made sweet treats are now available at The Plain Folk General Store! Stop in and "treat" that craving!

04/16/2026

Howdy fellow fisher-peeps! Just lettin' y'all know we have expanded our offering of live bait at The Plain Folk General Store. As of today in addition to the Big Juicy Canadian Nightcrawlers and meal worms, we have now added Red Worms (red wigglers) and Wax Worms. PLUS, it's the best value around, you get 18 (instead of just one dozen) nightcrawlers for $4.99, 36 meal worms or wax worms for $3.99, or 30 Red Worms for only $4.49!! TIGHT LINES!!