‘Like family;’ Community shocked at closure of beloved gas station

A popular gas station and convenience store has been added to the list of closures in our area.

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“We had no warning,” Renne Maclin of Trotwood said.

Empty shelves, no lottery, and handwritten signs gave shoppers at Rich Oil in Trotwood a hint the store was closing.

Some shoppers pumping gas and not going inside the store were unaware of the changes.

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“This has always been here for us. I was just wondering why are they closing. What’s the reason?” Sidney Booker said.

A district manager told News Center 7 that the store was chosen by corporate to close.

News Center 7 reached out to corporate offices but has not heard back.

As word spreads throughout the community, people are shocked to say goodbye.

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