YOUNGSTOWN - The former Sparkle Market on South Avenue in Boardman that closed in June of 2025 has been sold.

On Thursday, March 5, the grocery store, along with 10 adjacent parcels were sold to Dearing Compressor Company for $875,000, according to the Mahoning County Auditor's website.

The family-owned Dearing Compressor and Pump Company builds machinery and equipment, specializing in compressed air and specialized gas systems. It has locations in Youngstown on Simon Road, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and soon-to-be West Virginia.

Dearing Compressor Company told 21 News they plan on renovating the former market and turning it into an expansion of corporate offices for training and customer visits.

Additionally, the company looks forward to expanding its industrial operations on the properties it bought adjacent to the former market.

Renovations are expected to begin sometime this year.

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