New Kroger in West Chester: Tour of the giant Marketplace

Ohio’s fifth largest Kroger opened Thursday in West Chester Twp., and this news outlet was there to provide a tour around the 133,000-square-foot store, showing off both its size and all the new features it offers shoppers.

Customers who stop by the store today through Sunday will get to meet local personalities, mascots and cheerleaders and enjoy performances from area entertainers and even a few guests from the Newport Aquarium.

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Here’s the schedule of remaining events:

TODAY, Feb. 1

• 10 a.m. to noon: Cincinnati Circus Stilt Walking Juggler

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: University of Dayton Mascot Rudy Flyer

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Legendary Radio Personality Jim Scott

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Reds Mascots Gapper and Rosie Red

• Noon to 2 p.m. Cincinnati Circus Face Painter

• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Bengals Mascot Who Dey

SATURDAY, Feb. 2

• 10 a.m. to noon: Cincinnati Circus Magician

• 10 a.m. to noon: Newport Aquarium Penguin Visit