CINCINNATI —

Wawa is set to open its second store in Warren County next month.

The popular convenience store chain's eighth store in Ohio will open Friday, Dec. 12 at 5308 Fields Ertel Road. Advertisement

The stores are known for their fresh food offerings and coffee.

Over the next 5-8 years, Wawa said it plans to build and open 8-10 stores per year in Ohio, with expectations to open up to 60 stores in the state.

Each store will employ about 35 people, with expectations of creating 2,100 new, long-term jobs as a result of expansion in Ohio.

The grand opening will feature a lineup of celebrations and festivities, including a ribbon cutting, free t-shirts, coffee, activities and a Hoagies for Heroes hoagie building competition

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