Saint Clairsville
LATEST NEWS
Company investing $150M to redevelop West Virginia site, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (WOWK) – A company is planning to redevelop its facility in Weirton, West Virginia, after closing the steel processing plant earlier this year. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Cleveland-Cliffs is planning to turn its facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. They plan to use building assets and infrastructure already in place.
Cleveland-Cliffs to establish new transformer production plant in Weirton, West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.va. (WV News) — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced Monday that it will establish a new electrical distribution transformer production plant in Weirton, West Virginia. This downstream direct investment by Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton will address the critical shortage of distribution transformers that is stifling economic growth across the...
Cleveland-Cliffs will make electrical transformers at shuttered West Virginia tin plant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cleveland-Cliffs says it will produce electrical transformers at a West Virginia facility that closed earlier this year. Cleveland-Cliffs plans to reopen the Weirton facility in early 2026. The company says as many as 600 union workers who were laid off will have the chance to work at the new facility. The state of West Virginia is providing a $50 million forgivable loan as part of the company’s $150 million investment. The company’s tin plant in Weirton shut down in February and 900 workers were idled after the International Trade Commission voted against imposing tariffs on tin imports.
Gov. Justice, West Virginia officials celebrate plan to revitalize shuttered Weirton steel plant
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Just a few months after the Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton closed its doors, a group of officials gathered at the facility Monday to mark the start of its next chapter. Gov. Jim Justice — along with State Treasurer Riley Moore, State Del. Pat McGeehan,...
Cleveland-Cliffs announces new plans for Weirton tinplate plant
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland-Cliffs will give new life to its facility just across the Ohio River, converting the tin plant it recently idled in Weirton, West Virginia, into an electric transformer production plant. Cliffs said the transformation will create 600 jobs in Weirton, creating reemployment opportunities for hundreds of...
West Liberty University and Oglebay’s Good Zoo Receive 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Grant to Support Zoo Science Program
West Liberty, W. Va., July 22, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU), in collaboration with Oglebay’s Good Zoo, was recently awarded a $258,200 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) prestigious 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) to support professional development for students in its nationally recognized Zoo Science program.
Gov. Justice excited for the future of Cleveland Cliffs in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice took the stage in Weirton on Monday as the announcement to bring back the Clevland Cliffs tin plate facility as a transformer manufacturing plant was made. The Governor says the announcement is a win for the Cleveland Cliffs employees, the...
Cleveland-Cliffs to Boost Weirton Economy with New Electrical Transformer Plant
Cleveland-Cliffs is set to rejuvenate its Weirton assets by transforming them into an advanced electrical transformer production facility. This strategic move aims to invigorate the local economy, which has a rich history in steel production. The company announced the significant investment on Monday morning, with a press conference scheduled for...
Kenny Jinks Inks Pro Contract with Missoula Paddleheads/Makes Pro Debut Friday
Wheeling, W. Va. - Friday night was a historic one for the Wheeling University Baseball program, as one of their own made their professional baseball debut. Left-handed pitcher Kenny Jinks took the mound for the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League on Friday, as he made his professional debut. It was the highest level of pro baseball that a Cardinal player has reached since former Wheeling Baseball player, and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Noah Mull made it to High A ball with the San Diego Padres organization.
Why Benwood’s $3 Million Fix Was Scrapped: A Deep Dive into the Controversy
Benwood thought their problem was solved. Public Works Director David McLaughlin and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting in late winter 2023, where a $3 million deal was made with the Governor’s Office. This money, from the Governor’s contingency fund, was supposed to fix a long-standing issue in Benwood.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.