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REGION

Retraining seminars set

LORDSTOWN — Seminars will take place this month to explain how to apply for job-retraining funds being offered to autoworkers who are laid off or are employed in low-wage jobs. The seminars on the National Emergency Grants are being sponsored by United Auto Workers Local 1112 and the Trumbull County One-Stop.

The sessions are Thursday, Friday, July 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the Local 1112 union hall. People with last names beginning with letters A through M are to attend 9 a.m. sessions. Others are to attend 1 p.m. sessions.

Those applying for grants must bring proof of income, Social Security card, driver’s license, birth certificate, proof of address, Form DD 214 (for veterans), proof of registration for Selective Service and copies of layoff notice.

NATION

Frontier airlines sold

NEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Monday approved a plan by Republic Airways Holdings to buy Frontier Airlines for $108.8 million, although other bidders could still come forward.

Denver-based Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. said it can get out of the Republic purchase if a better offer comes along. Any competing bidders would have to make an initial proposal by Aug. 3, with final proposals due Aug. 10. If other bidders come forward, an auction will take place in bankruptcy court on Aug. 11.

From Vindicator staff and wire reports