Benefits Fairs set in Eastern Kentucky

An Eastern Kentucky employment program has scheduled two benefits fairs to help more than 2,000 people laid off from coal mines and factories in the region this year. The events will provide people an opportunity to get help with unemployment insurance, learn about mortgage and tax assistance, and get information on training for new careers and other services. The benefits fairs are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.