REGION

REGION
Grant to help peoplewho have lost their jobs
LISBON -- Workers idled by layoffs or plant closings could benefit from a $150,000 state grant.
The Mahoning and Columbiana County Training Association, which applied for the money, said Wednesday that the funds will be used to assist affected workers with career counseling, job searching and job training.
For more information, Columbiana County residents should call (330) 420-9675. Those living in Mahoning County should call (330) 965-1787.
NATION
Weirton Steel announces250 temporary layoffs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Weirton Steel Corp. will temporarily lay off 250 union workers as it struggles to cut costs and emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, company officials said Wednesday. The latest round is in addition to the 85 layoffs last week and will begin immediately.
A federal bankruptcy judge gave Weirton Steel permission in October to eliminate up to 950 jobs as part of its reorganization plan.
From Vindicator staff and wire reports