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US Steel to end steel production at Illinois plant but no layoffs

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Steel will stop processing steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois, three months after Nippon Steel sealed a deal with President Donald Trump to buy the iconic American steelmaker by giving the government a say over decisions that affect domestic ...

Sharon rail business to close plant, move workers

Staff report Rail industry supplier A. Stucki Co. announced Monday it plans to close its plant in Sharon, Pa., and consolidate its work with other company operations by the end of 2026. About 46 employees will be affected, according to a company news release. “The team at Sharon has ...

Vampire power sucks energy dollars

The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called vampire energy, the wasted electricity comes from leaving devices plugged in when they’re not ...

Business briefs

FOCUS ON EXPORTS: The International Export Trade and Resource Seminar will take place 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at Haltec Corporation, 120 Industry St., Leetonia. The seminar is designed to equip businesses with the tools and insights they need to navigate the world of international trade and supply ...

Williamson College to honor 4 YSU alum

The Williamson College of Business Administration will present the 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards and honor four alumni Oct. 24 in Youngstown State University’s Williamson Hall. The reception and buffet will begin at 5:45 p.m. with the award program to follow at 7 p.m. Recipients of 2025 ...