Plant Temporarily Closes
The economic situation in Elk County keeps getting worse.
C.G. Electrodes has temporarily shut down. The plant closed in late April, but is expected to reopen in July.
The company makes electrodes used during the steel-making process.
Elk County's unemployment rate is nearly 14 percent. Only Cameron County's unemployment rate is higher in the state.
The downturn in the auto industry has hit the counties hard because the powdered metal and steel industries -- prevalent in Elk County -- are closely related to the auto industry.
C.G. Electrodes has temporarily shut down. The plant closed in late April, but is expected to reopen in July.
The company makes electrodes used during the steel-making process.
Elk County's unemployment rate is nearly 14 percent. Only Cameron County's unemployment rate is higher in the state.
The downturn in the auto industry has hit the counties hard because the powdered metal and steel industries -- prevalent in Elk County -- are closely related to the auto industry.
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