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Two Lincolnville buildings have restored historic interiors

Pilsen State Bank and Main Street Grocery in Lincolnville are historic buildings whose owners have restored them to reflect much of their original decor.

The grocery store retains hard wood floors, has a high ornate metal ceiling, and original light fixtures. The bank also has original ceiling and light fixtures. Both brick buildings date back to the early 1900s.

Two Main Street businesses which closed recently are Renegades and Off-the-Top beauty salon.

Karen Suffield continues to operate Karen's Hair Designs.

K&F Distributors retains headquarters and storage facilities in Lincolnville, while maintaining businesses elsewhere.

Sunrise Amoco and Kwik-Klean Car Wash in Wichita and Wildcat Amoco in Manhattan are operated by K&F. Its owners, Duane Kahns and John Fenske, also operate Car Wash Technologies, a company which sells self-service equipment and chemicals to car washes.

Marion Family Physicians continues to operate a clinic at Lincolnville.

Brian Smith operates a car wash and Kimbra Kroupa runs Kidsville Playschool.

Marion County Fire District #5 has its fire station in Lincolnville.

Victor Burns, a roofer and also the town's mayor, operates his Double V Construction Co. out of the former post office.

The new post office is located on the south side of Main Street, across from the former building.

Chizek Farm and Tire Supply has a new location on the east side of U.S.- 56/77.

The restaurant on the west side of the highway remains closed.

Agri-Producers, Inc., maintains a large grain elevator at Lincolnville. The local co-op also operates a self-service fueling station at the southeast corner of Main Street and Lincolnville Ave. (U.S.-56/77).

According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 223. City celebrations include Easter Bunny Day, Octoberfest, and Santa Day.

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