Blondie's restaurant to return under new owners

The passing of Linda "Blondie" Jones on July 18 saddened a community that went to Blondie's restaurant for homestyle cooking and socializing with "family" they had in fellow customers, staff and especially Linda.

"She treated her customers like family," longtime patron Bill Lopez said.

"She'd come up to the table and check on you," he said, even though Jones hadn't performed official waitress duties in years.

Lopez said no matter what happens to the restaurant, a Shelton staple for 23 years, Jones' spirit will linger.

Blondie's closed after Jones' memorial celebration July 31, but Rose Maples,...