Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 9:
Sheetz expands into Indiana
Pittsburgh-area drivers heading west to the state of Indiana may soon see a familiar logo at the gas pump.
Sheetz announced Tuesday that the company is expanding into Indiana, as the Pennsylvania-based convenience store and gas station chain continues its push into the Midwest.
The Altoona-based chain, known for its made-to-order food, plans to open its first store in the greater Indianapolis area in 2027, with about 100 locations expected statewide over the next decade.
“Over the past several years, we have received a significant number of inquiries from Indiana residents who want to see Sheetz in their communities,” said Travis Sheetz, president and CEO in a news release.
Details on the exact locations and time frame for the first location’s opening have not been released.
Weekend turnpike travel advisory in Westmoreland
Work on the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) will close the roadway in the early hours of Sunday morning from the Oakmont Plum Service Plaza to the New Stanton interchange. The shutdown will run from midnight to 5 a.m. Sunday.
The Turnpike Commission released a travel advisory on the closure with detoured routes on Thursday.
Drivers are instructed to take Route 22 East to PA Toll 66 South to Route 30 West to get to the Irwin interchange (67), where they can re-enter the turnpike.