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Power transformer manufacturer to open new plant in Ohio, creating 230 jobs
Westrafo has announced plans to open a U.S. facility in Trotwood, Ohio. The company, which produces integrated solutions for the energy industry, will use the new 231,000-square-foot plant to manufacture medium voltage transformers, allowing Westrafo to provide energy solutions for the U.S. market. According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Westrafo will create 230 new jobs for the surrounding area. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, and by 2027, the facility will feature a production output of 12 GW per year.
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024; jackpot $582 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has picked the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $582 million. The Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, numbers are 16-18-21-54-65 Mega Ball 5 Megaplier 2x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $54 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $14.8 million.
Deadline to apply for Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis program is Sept. 30
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron and Richland Counties Inc. are continuing to offer to help families stay cool during the hot summer months. Income-eligible Ohioans have until Sept. 30 to apply for assistance to help pay their electric bills, purchase an air conditioner or fan or make repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. ...
As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — As Athens County swelters in a return of extreme heat without significant rain, the regional drought that began in June has become even worse. In its Aug. 29 weekly report, U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded much of Athens County to “exceptional drought,” the most severe classification used by the service.
Gov. Justice announces $126 million investment from Babcock & Wilcox’s in Mason County
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies, is making a $125 million investment in Mason County. “This is a tremendous win for West Virginia, Mason County, and our entire state,” Gov. Justice said. “Babcock & Wilcox’s decision to bring their technology […] The post Gov. Justice announces $126 million investment from Babcock & Wilcox’s in Mason County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Ravenswood High School shows support for Madison Community
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - Following the tragedy that occurred at Madison Middle School last Friday, Jackson County Schools’ superintendent suggested to principals to have their students wear red to show their support. On Wednesday, students and staff at Ravenswood High School wore red to show support for the Madison...
MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In 2021 and 2022, four different Athens County men suffered life-threatening traumas that required emergency medical transportation to hospitals in Columbus, via MedFlight of Ohio. What the men didn’t know was how much those flights would cost them. The flights were only partially covered by...
Wood County BOE hears update on attendance policy
PARKERSBURG — New policies on attendance from the West Virginia Department of Education have been sent to school districts around the state and Director of Attendance Chris Rutherford gave the Wood County Board of Education an update on those policies Tuesday. “Fact is, when the kids are in our...
Ohio Volleyball to Open 2024 Season with Bobcat Invitational
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team will open the 2024 season with its first home event, the Bobcat Invitational presented by Athens County Convention & Visitors Bureau, in the Convocation Center on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31. BOBCAT INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE. Friday, August 30:. Xavier vs. App...
Utilities that opposed Kentucky’s new energy planning commission are now part of it
Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two seats on a new energy planning commission with utility executives who, like Beshear, opposed the commission’s creation. Kentucky lawmakers earlier this year created the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to slow the retirement of power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. Investor-owned utilities and environmentalists opposed the […]
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