A long-standing butcher shop shocked the community of Flat Rock on Monday, Nov. 24, with a Facebook post announcing the store will close.

Jim’s Butcher Shop has stood on Telegraph Road near Huron River Drive for more than 50 years.

“To all of our loyal customers, the time has come to say goodbye,” the post started.

Owned by Jim and Lynn Latimer, the Facebook post thanked its customers and wrote that “it has been a hell of a ride” and while “there is a lot of emotion involved, it is time.”

Stacy Latimer, the owner’s daughter, has been running day-to-day operations for several years and said her dad has had health issues the last few years, and her parents are retiring.

Those who worked behind the counters thanked customers in the post for “coming in & putting a smile on our faces throu

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