Bye Bye Bella’s: Community Bids Farewell to Beloved Italian Eatery Entering its’ Final Month

The Caraway’s as they enter their final month of business. (William McPherson, Photo)

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (William McPherson, West Frankfort Gazette – Please click to read the full story. Here is an excerpt.) General Manager and co-owner Curt Caraway said for him Bella’s has been a fulfillment of a lifelong passion and a chance to work closely along with some friends and family, including his wife and co-owner Anita Caraway. Curt added that he’s not yet sure of an exact closing date, but the latest Bella’s can remain open per the agreement with Dollar General is June 1, 2017 meaning May is the last month the restaurant will be in operation. Dollar General will be moving into the location, tearing down the current building and building their own which will house a second West Frankfort location for the noted grocery chain. Bella’s was formerly located at the Franklin County Country Club.