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Problems with 401(k)s

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
In a declining stock market (like we’re experiencing now), participants in company-sponsored 401(k) plans fall behind in preparing for retirement. Some joke their plan resembles a 201(k) after heavy losses.  But it’s no joking matter. A retirement crisis is looming in the U.S.
Volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pose with Robert and Pam Nofye after helping dissemble their pool cage that collapsed in Hurricane Ian.

Volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pose with Robert and Pam Nofye after helping dissemble their pool cage that collapsed in Hurricane Ian.

A FRIEND IN NEED

Holly Dorman
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Editor’s note: This article focuses on a group of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteering in Cape Coral after Hurricane Ian.
Commissioners Thomas Ford and Aaron Bell accepting resolutions commending their service to Nassau County. 
Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Commissioners Thomas Ford and Aaron Bell accepting resolutions commending their service to Nassau County. 
Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

BOCC bids goodbye to Bell, Ford

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is going to look a little different this time next month with some new faces joining the governing body Nov. 22. Following the Primary Election on Aug.
County Manager Taco Pope secured an $8,000 pay bump based on his nearly perfect performance review from commissioners. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

County Manager Taco Pope secured an $8,000 pay bump based on his nearly perfect performance review from commissioners. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Pope to receive $8,000 pay raise

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, October 20, 2022
For the second year in a row, the Board of County Commissioners gave County Manager Taco Pope an extensive evaluation prior to salary discussions held Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

NCSO unveils new bicycle unit

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, October 20, 2022
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Bill Leeper of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office revealed the department’s new bicycle unit consisting of Special Operations/Community Affairs deputies.
Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

Union asking WestRock for cost of living raise

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
WestRock, a long-standing major employer, is not commenting on demonstrations outside its Fernandina Beach facility by the United Steel Workers in support of higher wages for union members.
The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

NCSD, NCSB promise oversight committee

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Assuming voters decide to accept the additional 1 mill tax to benefit the school district in November, the Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to form a Citizens Oversight Committee together for the additional income.