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Opinion

State Should Help YWCA Day Care, Not Shut It Down

In Our Opinion

It’s obvious after reading the documentation required to be made public regarding the YWCA Jamestown’s day care program that changes need to be made. The YWCA’s Dandelion Room, which housed a universal pre-kindergarten program, is already closed after staffing oversight left children ...

Barnes, Jones Speak Strongly On Fairmount Avenue Sidewalks

In Our Opinion

We hope state Transportation Department officials have listened carefully to Lakewood residents’ concerns over a sidewalk extension project for Route 394 that is now being opposed by members of the Lakewood Village Board. The state Transportation Department has said improvements could ...

New Medicare Rates Can Influence Insurance Options

Local Commentaries

Question: I started collecting Social Security and signed up for Medicare this year. What happens in 2025? Answer: It is that time of year when lots of new information is announced. I am very pleased that we have the answers to these questions. It is useful to know what your premiums and ...

How Do We Energize Local Elections Too?

In Our Opinion

Voter turnout was through the roof a week ago, both in Chautauqua County, New York state and the country at large. It wasn’t unexpected. Voters always turn out when it’s time to vote for a president, and the 2024 race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was something we’ve never ...

Finding Coverage For Preferred Prescriptions

Local Commentaries

Question: My insurance doesn’t cover my Invokana in 2025. What should I do? Answer: Each year as you evaluate insurance products, one of the primary factors you need to consider is the prescription drug coverage. The insurance companies adjust their formularies each year. You should never ...

Someone Is Watching Over Me

Local Commentaries

When I think about the things that have happened, I came to the conclusion that someone has been watching over me. I have had several mishaps with jewelry that have ended very well. First, I lost a pin given to me the year I graduated from college by the family that I babysat for. Since my ...