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Higgins Lumber legacy continues with new owners by Lynette Dotson

can just call in or jump on the website,”
said Susie. “We can pull things off the
shelves, too, so if you see something on
the website and you just want us to pull
it and put it on a truck with whatever
else you are getting, we can do that too.”
Delivery is a major focus for Higgins
Lumber. They have a massive delivery
range of three to four counties that in-
cludes Muskingum County and Guern-
sey County.
“We have a big capacity for delivery,”
said Tom. “A lot of people used to come
down here, but with Lowe’s and Home
Depot coming to town, it really hurt the
people that did not want to travel as
much. We are trying to up awareness
that we can bring it to you for a very
cheap price and then save you time and
money in the long run and deliver better
products.”
In addition, Higgins Lumber can also
perform estimates for your upcoming
projects, and they have a large list of
local contractors that they can suggest
to help with any home improvement,
remodeling, or construction needs. Any
contractors that would like to get on
their qualified bidders list can call the
store or stop in to see them.
Higgins Lumber is located in Roseville,
Ohio, at 5485 Second Street.
“We’re here, we’re hidden, but we’re
One of the younger members of the Piecynski family did the honor of cutting the ribbon during the anniversary celebration at Higgins Lumber. here! And we’d love a chance at your busi-
Lynette Dotson ness,” said Susie. “We’d love a chance to
estimate for you, or if you need the odds
Higgins Lumber, in conjunction with owners Tom and Susie Piecynski on their really just kind of old hat and building and ends to order from our website, or
the Zanesville-Muskingum County Cham- one-year anniversary of owning the well- it up, looking at things from a different come down and visit us,” said Susie.
ber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting established 68-year-old business. lens and really just reaching out to the “It’s tucked away, but we would love a
ceremony to celebrate a milestone for “We’ve run other businesses in the community here and seeing what we chance for your dollars to stay local in
the locally owned, family-run business. past and continue to run other business- can do to continue the legacy.” Muskingum County with people who are
Family, customers, and members of the es as well,” Susie said, “This is a differ- The couple owns The 146 restaurant going to give back to your school. And if
community came to help congratulate ent realm but the same idea, so it was located in the Colony Square Mall and you need a job, come knock on our door
Flecto Construction. The duo have a pas- and see what we have open for you.”
sion for helping others within the com- In addition to their Roseville location,
munity, whether it is another small busi- you can find Higgins Lumber at doitbest.
ness or the local schools, the Piecynskis com/higgins-lumber where you can
are eager to pitch in to do what they can. shop online. You can also follow them
Just last year, they donated lumber to lo- on Facebook @higginslumber.
cals in need after bad storms destroyed
homes and buildings in the area.
“I think it is really important to sup- Find Us Online
port the people around us,” said Susie,
“because if the community isn’t going to DresdenBuzz.com
rise up and do it, and our family-owned
businesses aren’t going to do it, then
who is?” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Higgins Lumber has been a staple
in the community, providing home im- Spring Cuddles
provement essentials since 1957.
that ran this place,” explained Tom. on the Farm
“It was three generations of Higgins
“That is something that you don’t see
a lot of. Usually, small businesses don’t to approximately seven to eight thou-
last one or two generations at the most. sand dollars in total.
This is the third, and now we’ve taken The McDonalds started Spring Cud-
over, we’re not Higgins, but a fourth gen- dles on the Farm six years ago for fami-
eration. It’s a big honor for us. It’s very lies and children to enjoy spring life on
special and we take it very seriously to the farm and visit with baby farm ani-
make sure that we are trying to do right mals, which this year includes goats,
for the Higgins name and the commu- lambs, chicks, bunnies, puppies, and a
nity.” calf.
Like most family-operated business- Additionally, McDonald’s Greenhouse
es, the entire family is involved, includ- will be celebrating their 30th year in
ing the kids. The kids love to work and business with an open house week-
throw on a pair of gloves, help build end for the greenhouse set for April 25
loads, help clean, mop the floors, wipe through 27, 2025. A selection of upcom-
down the shelves, and give Higgins Lum- ing events planned for the season can
ber employees assistance and a hand be found on the McDonald’s Greenhouse
whenever they can. Facebook page.
Higgins Lumber is a Do it Best mem- McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn
ber store, so they are able to provide a Maze is located at 3220 Adamsville
wide array of products like a big corpo- Road in Zanesville. They can be reached
rate company can, but still maintain the by phone at 740-819-5814. You can also
small-town quality of service that only a visit them online at mcdonaldsgreen-
locally owned hardware store can pro- house.com.
vide.
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