Business

A local pet store that had fallen on hard times has been resurrected through familial ties.

The former E’town Pets Center in E-Town Plaza has reopened as E’town Pets and More. The store is being run by Jason Simon, the former owner’s brother, and a grand opening is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The First Federal Savings Bank company will include four Louisville branches for the time being, now that a deal to sell the branches has fallen apart.

First Security Bank of Owensboro Inc. no longer plans to purchase the four Louisville branches of First Federal Savings Bank. The bank has terminated the branch purchase agreement with First Federal’s parent company, First Financial Service Corp.

The Owensboro bank couldn’t raise the necessary capital from its investors to make the purchase, First Financial President Greg Schreacke said.

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce has turned to its membership base for feedback on its performance since the merger of the four county chambers last year.

A 17-question email survey was circulated to the chamber’s full membership of more than 750 between June and August. Of those numbers, 109 members responded, the bulk of which represented businesses with fewer than 100 employees, according to Executive Director Brad Richardson.

The newest player on the Hardin County fitness scene will be open for business around mid-December.

Planet Fitness, with nearly 600 facilities throughout the country, will open next month in Lakeshore Plaza off North Dixie Avenue.