Club Buffet burns

Last Saturday evening, a fire erupted at the historic Club Buffet in Ashland. Sources tell us that a grease fire erupted in the kitchen early in the evening, and though Ashland VFD members were on scene quickly to douse the flames, the structure was fully consumed and appears to be a total loss. Those in the building were able to escape from the century plus old fixture of the community without major injury. The bar was most recently owned by Jay and Carla Johnson. (Photo courtesy Dave Burek)