KIMBERLY, Wis. (AP) — State and federal help will be available for about 600 workers laid off by the NewPage paper mill in Kimberly, state officials said.

The mill already has let at least 125 workers go, and the remaining 475 will be out of work when production stops Sept. 8.
State Department of Workforce Development spokesman Dick Jones said Tuesday the amount of money available for retraining will depend on how many people seek services.

Services will be provided at local job centers and paid for by the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program. Workers age 50 and older can apply for extended unemployment and other benefits.

Union president Andy Nirschl said the government help is appreciated, but workers would rather have the mill stay open.

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