Sheetz opened their first-ever shop in 1952 when Bob Sheetz bought a few of his father’s dairy stores. The first official Sheetz, however, is no longer a Sheetz. Now sitting at 2601 5th Avenue ...

Sheetz founder Bob Sheetz (right) and brother, Steve, admire the monument that stands along Union Avenue in Altoona to recognize the site of the company’s first store, established in 1952.

Sheetz, founded by Bob Sheetz in 1952 in Altoona, Blair County, aims to offer "kicked-up convenience while being more than just a convenience store," according to a company description.

Bob Nutting, (left) Pirates chairman of the board, and Travis Sheetz, Sheetz president/CEO, shake hands after announcing their partnership on Friday at PNC Park. Courtesy photo The Pittsburgh ...

Sheetz, the gas station and convenience store chain, is slashing prices at some of its pumps ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Starting Tuesday, Sheetz is reducing the price of its ...