Fifth Dollar General opens in Chillicothe on State Route 104, creating jobs

A Dollar General store and DG Market opened Feb. 12, 2026 at 18660 OH-104 in Chillicothe, becoming the fifth Dollar General location in the city, Shelby Reeves reported in the Chillicothe Gazette on Feb. 25, 2026. The site sits near the Ross County Fairgrounds and will serve both passing motorists and fair visitors.

"Located on State Route 104 between the Fairgrounds Road and the Old Canal Stop, this Dollar General is the fifth to be open in Chillicothe," the Gazette reported, placing the new store on State Route 104 between two local landmarks. The precise address listed in the story is 18660 OH-104, Chillicothe.

The store layout and merchandise mix mirror Dollar General’s small-format-plus-market approach. "With around 20 different aisles, the store sells a variety of products like bandages, medicine, diapers, toilet paper, home decor, cards, toys and more," the Gazette wrote, and added that the attached DG Market "also sells snacks, milk, frozen food, pet supplies and more." Those categories signal the location will handle basic household needs alongside refrigerated and frozen items.

Local hiring will follow the opening. "The store is expected to employ anywhere from six to 10 employees," the Gazette reported, and advised that "Those looking to work at a Dollar General can see open positions and apply online." The article did not list a store manager or break down full-time and part-time roles; the hiring guidance directs applicants to Dollar General’s web application flow.

The Gazette framed the store’s community role in practical terms: "Whether you are just driving through and need to stop in a store or you are camping at the Ross County Fairgrounds and need to pick up a last-minute item, the new Dollar General in town has you covered." That sentence encapsulates the store’s intended catchment of travelers on OH-104 and visitors to nearby fairgrounds.

Readers can visit the new location at the address reported by the Gazette: "It is located at 18660 OH-104 in Chillicothe." The Chillicothe Gazette piece by Shelby Reeves ran Feb. 25, 2026, and the headline "New Dollar General opens in Chillicothe, located near the fairgrounds" was shared on Facebook by Gregory M. Lee, reflecting local interest in the opening.