By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Construction of the new Dollar Tree store to the southwest of the intersection of Main Street and Indian Mound Parkway seemed to move along rather rapidly, but it looks like decorations won’t be on sale for this year’s holidays. Llana Dostie, Neighborhood Services Administrative Assistant, told The Whitewater Banner that “The current contractor will be turning the building over to the next contractor around December 1st. It usually takes about two months after that contractor starts work for the building to open. Given that time line we are looking at sometime 1st quarter of 2025.”
The apparent delay in opening may be related to the fact that Dollar Tree has been in the process of opening several other stores in the state this year. Longtime residents recall that the chain previously operated a smaller store in Whitewater Plaza for several years. Residents who are looking forward to the store mention that, among other things, they find it to be a good source of party and craft supplies and greeting cards. Unfortunately the days of $1 prices are long gone. In 2021 the chain raised the price on most items to a minimum of $1.25, and this fall many items were lifted to $1.50. Some items, however, are even as high as $7, or possibly higher.
