Jones and Brooks to open new store “99 Gas & Go”
Matt Jones and Rick Brooks have purchased the former Tom and Sue’s convenience store at the south edge of Sedan. They are in the process of gutting the entire building and will add new fuel pumps and all-new interior fixtures.

“Rick and I will be going to some trade shows to see what would work best for Sedan,” said Jones. “I think it will be a nice addition to the Sedan business community.”

Matt will continue with his investments and oil properties, and Rick will manage the business.

No exact opening date for “99 Gas & Go” has been announced.

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Steaks and drinks now available at Bucks’ BBQ
P.J. and Shelly Buck officially opened the new dining room and bar area of their barbecue restaurant located 1/2 mile west of Sedan.

While they have enjoyed a successful run in the barbecue business for the past year, the Bucks are excited about their expanded dining facilities, new tables and the all-new bar area.

Sizzling steaks are served in the evenings. Buck’s BBQ is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Buck’s BBQ is the only restaurant/bar in Chautauqua County that serves mixed drinks.

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ArtShares will provide a place to share and learn in a work-ready setting

Mark and Carla Palmer have purchased the building at 130 E. Main in Sedan — formerly the Kopopelli Gallery.

The Palmers will do some minor renovations to the building before opening around May 1.

ArtShares will be a creative co-op. The space will be work-ready for various passions like quilting, scrapbooking, art glass, painting, weaving, knitting, dying, etc.

“ArtShares will be all  about sharing what you know with others, and learning what they can teach you,” Carla said. “

“It will be a place where you can laugh, share a smile and maybe even a good story.”