Akins buys local store

RITZVILLE – Operating as Akins Fresh Market, John Akins and his Quincy-based Akins and Co. have acquired the local grocery store.

Former owners Troy D. Adams and Terina R. Adams of Spokane sold the 10,260-square-foot grocery building at 610 W. First St. for $900,000, Adams County Assessor's Office records show.

The sale documents for the building erected in 1957 were filed Oct. 29.

Details on the costs to acquire the business, its inventory and licenses ere not released.

"Changes are coming to the store," business owner Nick Akins said.

At 38 years old, he is the grandson of Arlis Akins, who f...