Ashland Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store to Close Permanently

The state-run liquor store in Ashland will shut its doors for good on April 25th.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:34am

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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has confirmed that the Ashland Fine Wine and Good Spirits store located at 630 Centre Street will be closing permanently on Saturday, April 25th at 6 p.m. This will leave the northern Schuylkill County community with two remaining state-run liquor stores in the nearby towns of Shenandoah and Mahanoy City.

Why it matters

The closure of the Ashland liquor store will force residents to travel further to purchase wine, beer, and spirits, potentially impacting local convenience and access to these products. It also reflects broader changes in Pennsylvania's state-controlled liquor sales system, which has faced criticism and calls for privatization in recent years.

The details

The Ashland Fine Wine and Good Spirits store has been a fixture in the community for years, providing a convenient location for locals to purchase alcohol. However, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has decided to permanently shutter this location, citing factors such as sales volume and operational costs. The two nearest state-run liquor stores will now be located in the neighboring towns of Shenandoah and Mahanoy City.

  • The Ashland Fine Wine and Good Spirits store will close permanently on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

The state agency that oversees the sale and distribution of wine and spirits in Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

The closure of the Ashland liquor store highlights the ongoing challenges facing Pennsylvania's state-controlled liquor sales system, which has faced calls for privatization and reform in recent years. For Ashland residents, this change will mean having to travel further to purchase wine, beer, and spirits, potentially impacting convenience and access to these products in the local community.