On Saturday evening, it felt like at least half of the population of Chestnut, along with several guests from other communities around Logan County, took up every inch of the dining area of the Chestnut Family Restaurant. It was a special day at the popular eatery because after a 13-month closure to rebuild the interior after flood damage, the restaurant was open for its popular Mexican Buffet.

The Grand Re-opening event featured short but heart felt speeches from members of the family before everyone got down to the business of enjoying a favorite offering of the restaurant.

Read more in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo by Nila Smith