EGCC's Warren Center will open Jan. 12

WARREN — Eastern Gateway Community College’s enrollment in Warren is expected to nearly triple before spring with the opening of the Warren Center.

The center opens for the spring semester Jan. 12 in the former Mickey’s Army Navy store, 239 Main Ave. SW. For the last few years, the college offered classes in the Atrium building, where 89 students are enrolled.

That number is expected to hit 200 for spring.

“In 2011, Congressman [Tim] Ryan [of Howland, D-13th] recommended downtown Warren for our building site,” said EGGC President Laura Meeks. “He was absolutely right.”

The accessibility for students and the availability of nearby buildings for expansion make it a good location, she said.

“And the third reason: Who wouldn’t want to be in downtown Warren?” she said, pointing to the beauty of Courthouse Square.

Meeks cited the proximity to eateries, parking availability and ample parking as attributes of the new location. Mayor Doug Franklin also was instrumental in the college choosing the Main Avenue site, she said.

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