Moses Lake Ace store closes
CHERYL SCHWEIZER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 weeks, 3 days AGO
The Ag Supply Ace Hardware facility in Moses Lake had its windows covered and a sign directing customers to the Ephrata location.
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MOSES LAKE — Ag Supply Ace Hardware has ceased operation in Moses Lake after seven years in business. The closure was announced Tuesday.
The windows were covered with paper Thursday, with a sign on the door directing people to Ag Supply’s Ephrata location. Ag Supply management did not respond to requests for comment.
Ag Supply opened in Moses Lake in April 2018. It still has locations in Brewster, Ephrata, Quincy, Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, among others.
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