PARMA, Ohio -- Earlier this week -- and without prior notice -- Acme Fresh Market closed its Pleasant Valley Shopping Center store in Parma.

“I was disappointed that Acme decided to close their Parma store with only a day’s notice to their employees and to the public,” Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter said. “The grocery store was supported by many Parma residents.

“I get that it’s a business decision by Acme to close, but the rollout of the announcement to their employees and shoppers couldn’t come at a worse time during the holidays.”

Parma Building, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Melissa Morrow said the Acme Fresh Market has roughly 67,000 square feet.

This was the Akron-based company’s only Cuyahoga County location.

The store’s pharmacy will continue operating through Dec. 15 -- 9 a.m. to

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