Circle S store near prison operates on limited basis

BRANCHVILLE - C&S Stores President J. Smith announced this week that the Circle S store on Indiana 37 near Branchville damaged by a May 18 fire is operating on a limited basis.

No one was injured when fire damaged the store's roof system and the company said it wants to reopen as quickly as possible.

"In the meantime, we have formulated a plan that will allow us to operate the business on a limited basis without hindering the store reconstruction. The store operation will be able to offer cold soft drinks, coffee, snacks and other convenience items including all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel.  

Business hours will be 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The company said it hopes to complete reconstruction in about 60 days.