THE VILLAGEMost businesses in the Village are waiting on the weather to decide whether to close shop
Employees at the MT Cup, Pita Pit, Scotty's Brewhouse and the Discount Den said the businesses are currently open, but they are watching the weather for a turn for the worse.
"Every hour we take assessment of the weather outside and our employees' safety," Tim Jenyk, assistant general manager of Scotty's Brewhouse, said.
Candi Cook, manager at the Discount Den, said the shop will stay open if business is steady.
"We'll definitely be open until at least 5 p.m.," she said.
Pita Pit employees also said the business would be open until 5 p.m., and it is still offering its delivery services.
Jimmy John's general manager Derek Lakin opened his business briefly at 10:30 a.m., but he closed the restaurant at noon. Lakin said he did not expect much foot traffic for Jimmy John's today, and his employees would not be able to deliver food because of the snow.
"I opened it briefly until people weren't able to show up to work," he said. "I couldn't run a business without any staff."
Greek's Pizzeria, however, will remain open at all times, owner Andrew Goth said. The ovens used to cook the pizzas are gas and therefore do not rely on electricity.
"The only thing that would cause us to close would be if the power goes out for three days," Goth said.
-Discount DenOpen until at least 5 p.m., but will close if business is not steady.
-Greek'sOpen for regular business hours.
-Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich ShopClosed at noon
-MT CupOpen, but will close if weather worsens.
-Pita PitOpen until at least 5 p.m., will close if weather worsensDelivery service still available
-Scotty's BrewhouseOpen, but will close if weather worsens.
MUNCIE BUSINESSESChain stores in Muncie are remaining open today despite harsh weather.
Tony Ferrero, Assistant Manager of Wal-Mart, said his store will be staying open 24 hours and while Muncie residents are stocking up on various winter weather necessities, Ferrero said the store is not running out of any products.
"I know we still have milk and we have some trucks coming int this afternoon and we should be OK," he said.
A power outage would be the only reason for the store to close, Ferrero said.
Target will also remain open for regular business hours today, Team Leader Dawn McKenney said.
"There's nothing that makes us close," she said.
Restaurants in the Muncie area are remaining open on a tentative basis.
China Express will remain open until 5 p.m. with delievery service available on campus.
Papa John's on Wheeling is tentatively staying open for regular business hours, however, changing weather conditions could force an early closure, employees said.
Pizza Hut on Wheeling will remain open for reguarl business hours barring any power outages, employees said.
Pizza King on Wheeling is also staying open on a tentative basis. As of 1:50 p.m., delivery service is not available although the restuarant is open.
-China ExpressOpen until 5 p.m., delivery available on campus.
-Papa John'sOpen for regular business hours but will change if weather worsens.
-Pizza HutOpen for regular business hours, however, it will change if there is a power outage.
-Pizza KingTentatively open for regular business hours, delivery service is not available.
-TargetOpen for regular business hours.
-WalmartOpen for regular business hours.
Package delivery services are also closing due to harsh weather.
-Fed Ex closed at 1 p.m.
-Showplace 12 is closed
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