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Blockbuster Closing Shop in February

Closure leaves Silver Screen Video on Petaluma Boulevard North as the lone video rental store in town.

If you want to stock up on cheap DVDs, buckets of popcorn and candy, head over to the Blockbuster Video on Lakeville in the coming weeks.

The store has recently announced that it's closing on February 13, the latest victim of Redbox and online video rental services like Netflix, the Argus Courier is reporting.

That leaves just one movie rental business in town,  on Petaluma Boulevard North owned by Rick Lafranchi. Lafranchi says he tries to differentiate himself by offering great customer service and weekly specials.

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Blockbuster declared bankruptcy last April and was acquired by Dish Network, which has since closed at least 200 Blockbuster stores nationwide.

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