The Hoisington location of the Great Bend-based Becker Tire will no longer be operating at the close of business on Wednesday, Becker Tire Executive Vice-president Steve Burhenn said.

The store manager, Brance Barnard, will be working in our Great Bend location, effective May 1. There was only one other employee at the business besides Barnard.

Burhenn said the Great Bend location will supply all the services provided at the Hoisington location and much more. "We appreciate the patronage of the Hoisington community and are looking forward to supplying their tire and automotive service ."

According to Burhenn, the Hoisington store had been open for 15 to 20 years.