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Hancock County Delegate cut off during remarks to United Steel Workers at Weirton press conference
WEIRTON, W.Va. – A day which began with the announcement that nearly 1,000 displaced USW-represented workers in the Weirton area have been hoping for, ended with a politicized diatribe from Del. Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock. In a Monday morning press release, steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it will transition...
$150 million investment to reopen Weirton steel plant, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs have announced a significant $150 million investment to reopen the recently closed steel plant in Weirton. This investment is expected to create 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which was shut down in February, will be repurposed to produce steel for electric grid […]
East Palestine resident plans to sign onto Norfolk Southern class action settlement
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Attorneys have reached a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over a train derailment there in February 2023. Anyone living within 20 miles of the derailment who did not opt out of the settlement is considered part of the class. “It was I guess the...
Calcutta Square hosts 21st annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic with over 600 attendees
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH — The 21st Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic was held earlier today at Calcutta Square in East Liverpool. Over 600 people attended the event, including 300 veterans, with at least three who served in World War II. Additionally, a Fairchild 123 provider that flew over Korea and...
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