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Hostess Shutdown Felt Locally At Whitesboro Outlet Store

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:38:45 +0000

Whitesboro, NY (WIBX) - Hostess’ decision to shut down happened only three days ago, but already the manufacturer’s closure is having an impact locally. At the Hostess Bakery Outlet store in Whitesboro, customers clamor for the last discounted boxes of Mini Muffins and Fudge Cremes, while loaves of Wonder Bread fly off the shelves. Deana Bartolomie [...]

Wendy Williams Launches Campaign To Save the Twinkie [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:05:04 +0000

Last week we got some sad news. Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, among other artificially-flavored treats, will declare bankruptcy.

Taking it upon herself to preserve what she calls the “creamy goo that holds this country together” talk show host and sweet tooth Wendy Williams has launched a campaign to “Save the Twinkie.”