Property owner and former CEO Greg Harden said Harden Furniture in McConnellsville is shutting down, but it's not all bad news.

He told Spectrum News that machinery should be out by December 1, but a buyer is set to close.

Harden couldn't share who that buyer is, but he said they want to start a business manufacturing wood products.

"There's a future for the community. There's a future for the real estate, and it's quite possible that in 2019 that there's maybe a limited rebirth of Harden Furniture in some form. I love the business, still have a passion for it," Harden said.

Harden said only six or seven people are still working at the manufacturer.