Beer case before Pa. Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that will determine the future of beer sales at convenience stores and supermarkets.
“I couldn’t even venture a guess as to the outcome,” Sheetz Inc. vice president and general counsel Michael Cortez said.
Ohio Springs Inc. — a Sheetz subsidiary — holds the eating place malt license for the Sheetz convenience store/restaurant on Pleasant Valley Boulevard. The Malt Beverage Distributors Association of Pennsylvania sued the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board over issuing the license.
At issue is whether eating place malt licensees are required to sell beer for on-site consumption. The association said Sheetz should not be allowed to sell takeout beer unless it also sells beer for on-premises consumption.
Sheetz is willing to serve beer in the Altoona store if that is required, Ohio Springs attorney Stanley Wolowski told the justices.
Postal rate hike hurts
Officials at New Pig Corp. in Tipton are not excited about the postage rate increase that goes into effect Monday.
In addition to the first-class postage stamp increasing from 41 cents to 42 cents, the U.S.
Developers announce plans for Pleasant Valley Shoppes
The Pizza Hut restaurant and Value City Department Store will stay on Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
Demolition of the Pizza Hut at 3420 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Edward Jones hosts broadcast
The three Blair County Edward Jones financial advisers will host a free satellite broadcast for women titled ‘‘Improving Your Financial Fitness Doesn’t Have to be a Workout’’ at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at their respective offices.
» Full StoryRed Flash Zone kicks off
EBENSBURG — The Ebensburg Area Business Commission and Main Street Partnership have teamed up with St. Francis University to bring back the Red Flash Zone Program.
» Full StoryPenelec customers need to file claims
Penelec customers who had appliances damaged by a power surge April 6 in Pleasant Valley will need to take the initiative to receive compensation.
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