Shortages are becoming the norm since the coronavirus pandemic hit, but to coin a phrase, change is painful.

Some local businesses are noticing a shortage of coins in their cash registers, and at least one local bank is waiving fees for those who use their coin machines to convert household change to paper money.

Nick Ruffner, public relations manager for Sheetz restaurant and convenience stores, said cashiers began noticing less jingling going on in the registers about three weeks ago.

When it became apparent that coins were in short supply, Sheetz officials took action in their 600 locations, including the 10 in Butler County.

“If we can be proactive rather than reactive, I think that's really important,” Ruffner said.

Read more in Friday's Butler Eagle.