Whirlpool Corporation has announced details of a project that will expand its Ottawa Facility. The $65 million investment will help build a facility to accommodate production of premium refrigeration products, including high-end built-in refrigerators.
Senator Sherrod Brown attended the groundbreaking of Whirlpool's project to expand its Ottawa Center, pointing to the corporation as an example of putting American workers first. Brown shared that he has fought on behalf of Whirlpool and other companies in order to crack down on unfair imports of products, as well as stress the importance of keeping jobs in the state of Ohio.
The Findlay Whirlpool Plant has temporary closed because one of the employees was diagnosed with a presumed case of COVID-19. The Findlay Courier is reporting that the company is calling this a cautionary move. The company will be looking at any other employees that may have come in contact with the individual and begin a deep clean of the plant according to Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Whirlpool says they are working with local health authorities to provide necessary support for their colleague.
U.S. Representative Bob Latta is back in Ohio making his way around Ohio's Fifth District.
Hancock County’s newest Habitat for Humanity home is dedicated.
One of the important first steps to start building a Habitat for Humanity home is bringing the community together for the ground blessing ceremony - and that's exactly what the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity did in Ottawa.