Bill’s Donut Shop reopens main area after renovations

CENTERVILLE — A longtime bakery staple is back open.

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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville reopened its doors Tuesday after being closed for upgrades.

>> Previous Coverage: Bill’s Donut Shop to undergo renovations this summer

It was a long ten days, but customers rushing back to Bill’s Donuts will be walking in to a newly renovated bakery.

“We replaced most all the floors. We took out the old cabinets and counters and replacements, all new cabinets and counters. We kept the walls,” said Marshall Lochman.

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Lochman said some customers were concerned about the renovations and thought it would be modernized. Instead, Bill’s Donuts kept the classic feel their customers are used to.

“We knew there were going to be people that were worried that we would somehow change Bill’s. And I think we’ve accomplished by providing a fresh look without changing,” Lochman said.

The changes only further cement the donut shop’s legacy in the Dayton area. They’ve been around since the 60′s and at their Centerville location since 1979.

“We just wanted to make sure we maintained the retro nature of Bill’s by making sure it looks like a diner, that it looks like something out of the 60s or 70s,” Lochman said.

Lochman said excited to continue the legacy of such a well-known shop

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