By Gary Meyer, TME

What could be a hotter assignment for a journalist than to cover the “donut beat?”

Possibly ice cream, but I’ll take what I can get.

Dunkin’ Donuts in the newly reopened Flying J travel center did not disappoint.

The donuts were fresh, the coffee (decaf in my case) was hot and all was delicious.

Flying J held a “soft” opening on Saturday, March 16, to give staff and management an…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Local resident Michelle Maga was outside pumping gas while husband Frank (above) was ‘delayed’ at the Dunkin’ Donuts shop inside the new Flying J.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Snover on his second slice of pizza from PJ Fresh.

While husband Frank ran for donuts, Michelle Maga spruced up the ride.

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