HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

A change in brands but not in service

Written October 30th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Someone asked whether the new signage at Courtesy Corner meant that the 70-year-old gas station in Albany had been sold. The answer, I’m happy to report, is no. It remains the same family business it has been since 1962.


New station opens, and self-service ban ends

Written June 22nd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

On Wednesday I happened to pass Albany’s newest gas station on the same day the legislature voted to authorize motorists to pump their own gas if that’s what they want.


Former gas station site may get a restaurant

Written February 6th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

A new restaurant may be built on the former site of a gas station on the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Madison Street in Albany if the new owners go through with their plans.


At former gas station, there’s activity but …

Written September 5th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

The sight of construction activity at a former gas station site on Pacific Boulevard raised the question of whether something was finally going to get built there. The answer, alas, is no.


Rezoning allows gas pumps at SE Albany site

Written June 10th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Like the major supermarkets, Albany’s gas stations are clustered in the north half of town. Now a rezoning action completed this week opens the way for a new fueling station to be built on the south side.


 
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