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Ex-receiver seeks $80K for his work with troubled SOBE

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YOUNGSTOWN — Reg Martin, the ousted receiver for SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC, is seeking $35,246.20 in fees and expenses for less than three months of work in which the troubled utility company failed to provide basic services. That amount is on top of the $44,03.85 he received for two ...

Former presidents pay tribute to Jackson

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CHICAGO (AP) — From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader. The public tribute — with ...

Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?

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Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their 401(k) plans, which stack on top of the regular limits for employee contributions to tax-deferred retirement plans. The amounts were limited to $1,000 per year when they first came ...

Feds honor Valley task force for work in drug prosecution

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YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio David Toepfer recently honored the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force and its commander for their work in the criminal case against Rayshawn Hall of Youngstown. Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry ...

SUV comparison: Honda Passport vs. Subaru Outback

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There are seemingly countless options for a new SUV these days, but less so if you’re looking for one that’s comfortable, roomy, and able to tackle snowy roads in the winter and outdoor adventures in the summer. Thankfully, a pair of SUVs are up for the challenge: the 2026 Honda Passport ...