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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 […]
Lisbon bridge replacement project underway
Wilson said the current bridge was built in the late 60s and has major problems such as the corrosion of its steel beams. It has been on ODOT's list for repairs or replacement for years but finding funding for big-ticket projects isn't easy for villages the size of Lisbon.
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
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...
Lisbon’s new water tower aims to improve water pressure
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – A new water tower is taking shape in Lisbon. Workers are continuing the work on the 150-foot tower, which will hold about 500,000 gallons of water. The new tower, including water lines from the treatment plant and a new pumping station, is part of a project that costs about $4.2 million, most of which has been paid for by grants, but water customers have seen roughly a 3 percent bump in rates over the last few years.
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