Demolition of the former Self-Serve Lumber store in Reed City has begun to make way for a new Dollar General store.

The site plan for the store, at 830 S. Chestnut St., was approved by the Reed City Planning Commission on April 7. Groundbreaking for the new building is anticipated in a few weeks.

“A proposal was presented and approved by the Reed City Planning Commission earlier this year,” City Manager Rich Saladin said. “The proposed building meets all C-2 zoning requirements for the city of Reed City.”

This will be the second Dollar General store in Reed City. The other is at 4591 S. Mackinaw Trail. According to Dollar General’s public relations team, the existing location will remain open and plans for the new store have not been finalized at this time.

In February 2024, a zoning proposal for another Dollar General location near East Osceola Avenue and Chestnut Street was rejected by the Planning Commission to adhere to the city’s master plan, which prioritizes high-density housing in that area.

The sale of the Self-Serve Lumber property was reported to the Reed City Planning Commission in early March.

More details will be posted as they become available.