Clem’s Market is under new ownership. Locals Grant and Sandi Porter and Shane and Shannon Willis have purchased the downtown Odell business and are “trying a bunch of different things so we can see what works for our community,” says Shannon. Right now, they’re focusing on food. They have the usual “mini mart” fare, plus eggs, bread, milk and what Shannon calls “fast stuff for kids’ lunches.”

Clem’s now has deli items — Shannon was making wraps the day I stopped in. They also serve sandwiches, chili and kraut dogs, nachos and pizza, all made in the store. She hopes to serve soup, too, when the weather turns colder, and talked about being open during frost season “to have coffee for the guys if they need it.” The goal is to be focused on what the Odell community wants and needs.