Hank's Thriftway is going out of business after more than 80 years in Washington County, the store announced on Facebook Monday morning.

The downtown Hillsboro grocer - at 661 S.E. Baseline St. - will begin Monday to liquidate its inventory and will be open short hours, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (normal hours had been 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). There will be a 25 percent discount on all items other than lottery, money orders and postage stamps, the business said.

"All sales will be final and we will not be able to accept checks," the post says. "Thank you for being a loyal Hank's customer."

When reached by phone, a Hank's employee confirmed that the store is closing but declined comment.

Customers immediately began responding to the Facebook post.

"After over 28 years of going there I will be lost," one commenter wrote. "The customer service is the best part and I am sorry for this loss."

"Being a senior and having Hank's two blocks away was convenient," wrote another.

Dear Hank's customers,Hank's has served Washington County for over 80 years. It is very sad to announce that we will be... Posted by Hank's Thriftway on Monday, June 15, 2015

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