About 16 minutes into the debate for Chautauqua County executive that was sponsored by WRFA-FM in Jamestown last week, challenger Tom Carle began some talking points regarding payroll for the largest government employer that stood out. One, in fact, was a real eye opener. “I’ve actually ...
The rumors were flying fast and furious in advance of last week’s Bemus Point and Chautauqua Lake school board meetings taking place on opposite shores of Chautauqua Lake. Public meeting notices were pretty clear what would be taking place - one district’s superintendent was leaving, and ...
Southern Chautauqua County has been blessed not to have issues with dependable water like our counterparts in the north county - but that doesn’t mean all is perfect. Using wells and reservoirs mean times like the late summer and early fall drought that finally gave way to some rain this ...
Almost a year ago, we raised doubts about Jamestown’s EMS program meeting its projected revenue goals. It turns out those doubts were well-founded. Mayor Kim Ecklund’s 2026 budget proposal notes that the second city ambulance still isn’t reaching the original 2024 revenue ...
Falconer school officials are raising concerns over the effects housing the homeless at the Quality Inn is having on Falconer Elementary School and other school grounds. The complaints raised by Falconer school officials aren’t necessarily a “get off my lawn” moment. Having someone ...
Question: I paid so much for my Eliquis this year, will I have to pay that much next year too? Answer: The good news is no, seniors will not pay as much for Eliquis as well as nine other common medications in 2026. Remember that Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) announced that in 2026 there ...