Clear Creek Convenience on Hwy. 190 in Lock Springs opened its doors on Jan. 18 according to Rena Perkins, the owner’s mother.
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The new store will offer beer, wine, liquor, tobacco, pop, snacks, and microwave sandwiches.
The shelves are still being stocked as vendors are contacted. Milk, eggs, bread, cheese, and other everyday essentials, will be available for the convenience of the local population.
“If there’s something our local customers request that we don’t have yet, we’ll try to get it for them,” Rena said.
The population of Lock Springs is only about 100 souls; and sometimes the location of the little hamlet is confusing to distributors and delivery drivers.
“I have to explain that we’re west of Chillicothe and south of Jamesport — then they want to know what county we’re in,” Rena laughs. “But we’ve had customers stop at the store every day, even before we were opened.”
A few household and grocery items will also be carried. Ice will be available by summer.
The store is owned by Rena’s sons, Luke Perkins and Justin Perkins. Luke’s wife, Tish Perkins, and Sara Wahlers will be tending the store.
Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sundays.
The street address for the store is 201 2nd Street; it sits on the S curve of Hwy. 190 in Lock Springs.
“We want to give back and help our community,” said Rena. “Hopefully the store will be a big hit.”
PICTURE: Tish Perkins, Liberty Perkins and Sara Wahlers.