Q & A with Martha’s EyeCare

Last month, the Chorus received an unsolicited invitation for a sit-down interview with Martha Granderson, founder and former owner of Martha’s EyeCare. Now, Ms. Granderson is a franchise operator of the Cinniapolis location, after being bought out by Six-Star ownership group, led by Mickie Gondola. While not unusual to receive interview requests from local business owners or public figures, this was less of an invitation … Continue reading Q & A with Martha’s EyeCare

Stay Right There!

Recently, the Chorus reported the relocation of Martha’s EyeCare and the exit of Fowler Chophouse from Cinniapolis due to rising crime and tyrannical policies set forth by Mayor Gondola’s administration. This morning, back-to-back press releases were published from the Mayor’s office. It is certainly odd for a government entity to make announcements regarding private businesses but these are odd times. Each press release is presented, … Continue reading Stay Right There!

Martha’s EyeCare Packing Up and Leaving Town

Martha’s EyeCare, an optometry center operating in Cinniapolis since 2003, is leaving town after nearly 20 years. Martha Granderson, owner and founder, decided to make the move after the recent re-election of Mayor Gondola. Over the past few years, Ms. Granderson has been harassed while her office has been vandalized and robbed multiple times. “It’s a tragedy that’s unfolding in real time. Thugs roam the … Continue reading Martha’s EyeCare Packing Up and Leaving Town

Suspicions Surround Mayor’s Spectacles

After Mayor Gondola’s elongated absence from the public eye, folks around town took notice of his new glasses. While most chalked up the new look to an aging set of eyes needing assistance, a segment of Cinniapolis activists started asking questions. First, they started with Martha’s EyeCare. The owner, Dr. Martha Granderson, had some fun with public, neither confirming nor denying that she treated the … Continue reading Suspicions Surround Mayor’s Spectacles

Local Business Leaders Petition City Council for 2023 Special Election

City Council received a petition signed by numerous Cinniapolis business leaders calling for a special Mayoral election to be held in January 2023, nearly two years before the scheduled November 2024 election. Sources indicate rising crime rates and the general ineptitude of the current administration lies at the feet of Mayor Gondola. Local businesses said they’ve suffered significant financial losses due to the forced pandemic … Continue reading Local Business Leaders Petition City Council for 2023 Special Election

Robbers See New Opportunity

The newly formed Cinniapolis Safety Department task force assigned to stop retail smash and grab operations at pharmacies, clothing stores and jewelry stores may have to consider expanding into eye wear. Unfortunately, smash and grabs have taken on a new endeavor. Over the past two weeks, 4 local eye care centers have been hit by robbers making off with high-end sunglasses and designer frames. The … Continue reading Robbers See New Opportunity