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KINGSPORT — After serving up pizza in the Tri-Cities for over a decade, Main Street Pizza Company is closing its doors at the end of the year. These closures include both the Johnson City and Kingsport locations, according to a social media post shared by the owners Tuesday. The post states that the King Center building, where Main Street is currently a tenant in Johnson City, was sold in Spring 2024. With their lease running out on Dec. 31, the business said they made the decision to not renew at that location. “The building has always been owned by local people that we looked up to, great Johnson City business people,” the post states. “ Now the building is owned by an out of town investment group. This right off the bat kind of goes against what we have always tried not to be or support, so After many hours spent contemplating, discussion after discussion, and new information from the new owners, we very recently reached the conclusion that we were not interested in renewing the lease under terms they were offering.” Plans for the building include lots of construction, including on the first floor where the restaurant resides. As for the Kingsport location, construction was also at the heart of the decision. With the ongoing Main Street Rebuild, the owners said dealing with the construction right at their front door “went from a minor inconvenience” to “a serious drop off in sales.” “Again, this is to be expected, but when the other two stores are also coming to a close, it makes it much more difficult to absorb,” the post states. “It also becomes a burden on your staff, who count on that money daily. Therefore, we are going to also hope to become helpful and inspirational building owners for someone with a good idea, and less flood mud to clean up.” The restaurant hopes to keep the Johnson City location open until Dec. 15 and the Kingsport location until Dec. 22, according to the post. “We would like to thank everyone for 15 great years in Downtown JC, 10 years in Downtown Kingsport, and 5 years in Chuckey,” the post states. “We put more local food on plates than every other restaurant in the tri-cities combined during that time, and look forward to continue farming for you.”
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Photo: File photo A free transit program for youth between 13 and 24 in Penticton will continue into the new year, and passes are now available for pickup or renewal. “The program is doing what it was created to do: break down barriers for youth so they can access services, socialize and be a more active part of the community,” said Julie Czeck, the city’s director of public safety and partnerships, in a press release. “The success we have seen, in terms of usage, and the stories we have heard anecdotally from youth, illustrate the demand and need for this program. Providing youth with the ability to be mobile helps make our community safer and more livable.” Youth in the age range can register for a bus pass or renew their pass at one of five locations: The Ooknakane Friendship Centre Foundry Penticton Penticton Public Library Penticton Community Centre Penticton City Hall Kids 12 and under ride for free without a pass. "Given the high uptake of the program, in 2025 registrants will be required to provide proof of ID to ensure there is no duplication of pass recipients, reducing the risk of fare evasion," explains the city press release. Accepted IDs include a driver's license, passport, birth certificate, student ID Cards or school enrolment/registration documents. Funding for the pilot project is from a three-year federal grant.
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