Monthly Archives: August 2009

I’ll trade you my clunker for…some debt?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by sean adkins

Talk to most area new car dealers and you’ll likely learn that the government’s Cash for Clunkers program has been a success. Thanks to the program, demand for new cars is on the rise while dealer inventories are shrinking. However, … Continue reading →

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York restaurant inspections

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Cathy Hirko

Lots of interest in a recent York restaurant inspection. A Chinese restaurant in downtown York had been shut down for a few days by the city. And, it failed a re-inspection. It’s back open now. Our reporters have been covering … Continue reading →

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Sheetz to open store near Route 30 and I-83

Posted on August 14, 2009 by sean adkins

If you’ve ever taken the Route 30 exit off of I-83 and wonder why the immediate area doesn’t sport a gas station, you’re not alone. Pending approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Sheetz plans to open a location at … Continue reading →

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Why no yard sales on Sunday?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by sean adkins

This past weekend, my wife and I were cruising around our neighborhood and we noticed several yard sales that were in full swing. What was odd were the signs that advertised the sales. It seems that, at least in York … Continue reading →

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Mix of York County business news

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Cathy Hirko

Miss some of the biz news last week? Here are some highlights. Harley union members met with Rendell on Friday. The governor is optimistic. The company is making no guarantees. Was it a slow news day in Peach Bottom on … Continue reading →

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