WATERVILLE, Ohio — A nearly 160,000-square-foot Meijer store under construction in Waterville is expected to bring hundreds of jobs and new businesses to the area, but some residents say they are concerned about the community’s rapid growth.
The Meijer is part of a multimillion-dollar development near Pray Boulevard and State Route 64. The store is expected to open in May 2027.
“In addition to the 160,000-square-foot facility here, there’s also going to be some other commercial outlets,” said Waterville Mayor Tim Pedro. Those businesses include a Buffalo Wild Wings, which Pedro says is expected to open around May…