Twinkie-maker to close, potentially laying-off 18,500 employees

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By Nathan Hatcher, Layout Editor

Twinkies are said to have an infinite shelf life, but the shut-down of Hostess could mean the end of the dessert snack.

Hostess Brands Inc. requested court permission to go out of business after a union strike was unresolved.

The company’s close could leave 18,500 across the country with out a job.

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