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Friday, June 3, 2016
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By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 3, 2016
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National Donut Day Friday June 3, 2016

Not only is it Friday, but also it’s National Donut Day. The celebration of the sweet treat goes back to World War I  and II when the Salvation Army offered free donuts to our troops. The soldiers returned home longing for the donuts they had during wartime and that sparked a new industry. No matter how you spell it, Donut […]
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Friday, June 5, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- A line at the Donut Prince on West Olive Avenue stretched out the door and into the parking lot at 8 a.m. this morning in Burbank June 5, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 5, 2015
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It’s National Donut Day! Go ahead, have a sweet one

Today is National Donut Day. Go ahead, have a sweet one or two or whatever. In celebration of the day, various businesses and retailers are offering freebies. I knew the line would be long at the Krispy Kreme  in the Burbank Empire Center,  1521 North Victory Place where they’re giving away a free donut to anyone who asks for one. […]
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Friday, June 1, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 1, 2012
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Grab a freebie on National Donut Day

In case you didn’t know it — the donut or doughnut — that delicious hole in the center confection — is being celebrated today. Back in 1938, the Salvation Army declared the first Friday of June National Donut Day apparently to honor the women volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Now the day is for anyone […]
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