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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Cheap Eats: Subway, Sheetz and Giant Eagle Market District

Restaurants, markets and fuel stations in the Sewickley area offer deals to entice customers to eat out.

Consumers feeling the pinch often resort to eating out less to save money. According to a report in the Nation's Restaurant News, nationwide restaurant sales and traffic improved in January, but restaurant consumers pulled back slightly from a willingness to spend.  Restaurants are offering plenty of cheap eats these days to entice customers who want to spend less.  Here are some deals you can find in the Sewickley area:  Tell Us: Have you heard about other restaurant deals? Share them in the comments! -- Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories here.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million

Get your tickets to cash in on the largest Powerball jackpot in history.

UPDATE: The Powerball Wednesday was boosted to $550 million, the largest jackpot in its history.   If you can manage to get to local stores to buy a Powerball ticket by 9:59 p.m. Wednesday, you could be millions of dollars richer. The estimated Powerball jackpot was boosted to $500 million today, after previously sitting at $425 million, according to the Powerball website. Lottery officials have described this as the largest jackpot in its history with an estimated cash payout of $327.4 million. The previous top windfall of $365 million was claimed by eight co-workers in Lincoln, NE, in 2006. Powerball numbers on Saturday claimed more than 2 million winners on the Nov. 24 drawing, but no jackpot winners were among the 42 participating …

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Sheetz Plans Grand Opening Celebration at Mt. Nebo Location

Grand opening festivities are planned for the new Sheetz off the Mt. Nebo exit of Interstate 79.

Following months of construction work, the newest Sheetz store is prepared to open Thursday off the Interstate-79 Mt. Nebo exit in Ohio Township. As part of the grand-opening festivities, the store is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 1910 Mt. Nebo Road location. Stacy Jones, Sheetz spokeswoman, said the first 50 customers in line will also receive a $100 Sheetz gift card, good for food and beverages.  "We expect people to be in line before dawn," Jones said.  Joe Sheetz, executive vice president of finance and store development, is expected to be joined by Ohio Township, Sewickley Borough and Allegheny County officials for the ribbon cutting.  "This is the last time they'll unlock the doors to the Sheetz. The …

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Sheetz Plans to Open New Store on Mt. Nebo Road

The new Sheetz is being built off the Mt. Nebo exit of Interstate 79 at the corner of Mt Nebo and Red Mud Hollow Road.

A new 24-hour Sheetz being built off the Mt. Nebo exit of Interstate 79 is expected to open in mid-November, Ohio Township officials said. Pat Cannon, township clerk, said the store at 1910 Mt. Nebo Road is anticipated to open on Nov. 15, just in time for Thanksgiving travel.  She said crews have been working on the new 5,000-square-foot building, doing earth-moving work, since mid-April.  On the Sewickley Hills border, the convenience store in Ohio Township will include a gas station, car wash and made-to-order hot and cold foods.  Sheetz is now hiring to fill new positions at the clerk. Jobs available include store manager, shift manager, assistant manager, store salesperson and beverage host. Those interested can apply through the …

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