(PCM+) Sugar & Grind “Grand & 2nd to None,” once again!

by Chelsea McConnell, Staff Writer / Staff Writer

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Any local who’s been around for a time will remember the Daily Grind sandwich shop that was a staple of downtown Ponca City from 1999 to 2012. The Grind menu featured delicious coffees and expansive lunch options with a variety of sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads. Signature sauces and dressings topped off menu items making them that much more delicious. Over the years, many Grind staples became local favorites that kept customers coming back for seconds. Much to the community’s chagrin, owner Janna McDonald closed the business in 2012. As Janna’s brother & sister-in-law, Scotty and Melody Fisher often got asked if and when the Daily Grind was going to open its doors again.

Scotty Fisher has worked with his family since he was eight years old. As an adult, he continued working in the family business as an electrician. Melody is a nurse and worked in the field for 24 years before getting the itch to change paths.