38955 OR-226, Scio OR 97374
“I was driving through Scio recently, and I stopped at Clevenger's. I usually don't comment on gas stations, but the attendant, Kevin, was so friendly and helpful that I wanted the owners to know they have a great employee taking care of their customers. Thank you!”
100 Whitney St, Stayton OR 97383
“I stop here sometimes on my way to Salem from Lebanon and have always been impressed how patient the employees are with difficult customers. They are always helpful and cheerful as well. One time my car key had broken and I had dropped a piece of it and they helped me find it so I could be on my way. The location is also always spotless and dispensers always filled and hot food almost always ready. Best ampm location that I'm aware of.”
820 N First Ave, Stayton OR 97383
“Never had a problem, glad to see more than 1 person working per shift. I've done similar work, makes time fly but it can be difficult on people to run three stations at once. Fuel, store, propane and I guess four because of lottery”
620 Main St, Aumsville OR 97325
“Staff - especially fuel techs - are especially helpful. Clean, well-lit, well-maintained facilities and pumps. I appreciate the high quality bio-diesel and non-ethanol fuel options and early hours of operation. Well done - Thank you!”
820 N First Ave, Stayton OR 97383
“to the man that is complaining about the cigarette add right next to the grade school then your review is pointless because a gas station has the right to advertise what product they sell and it's just out right rude to make a review like that how do you think that makes the owner feel”
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Read the postSheetz Inc., the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is making big moves in the Motor City. The company announced plans to open four more locations across metro Detroit, weeks before opening its first Michigan location. The first Michigan Sheetz will open its doors in late summer at 33380 Wick Road in Romulus. More locations are planned for Taylor, Warren, and Macomb Township, each employing around 30 people, mostly full-time.
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