In 1995, during its financial troubles, the county lent Weaver Potato Chip Co. $250,000 at an annual interest rate of 5.5 percent. In exchange, Weaver agreed to retain 108 full-time jobs, ...

I grew up on Weaver's chips. One of my fondest Girl Scout memories is the day we toured the Weaver Potato Chip factory and watched spuds become wafer thin chips.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The owners of Weaver's brand potato chips are closing their Lincoln plant, leaving 70 employees without jobs.