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There Is Life Beneath The Snow

Snow. While it’s still early in the winter, here in Chautauqua County we are already feeling the freeze. The world has been blanketed with white, and it seems like that blanket is here to stay. While the snow does cause some inconveniences for us humans, for many animals it is one of ...

A Few Options Remain To Change Plans

Question: I did not switch my insurance by the December 7 deadline and that may have been a mistake. What chance for change do I have? Answer: The Annual Open Enrollment has ended. There are 20 Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) that are available to individuals that meet those different SEP criteria. I am going to focus on two opportunities for switching plans, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) & those whose plan is no longer offered in 2026. EPIC is a New York State Pharmacy Assistance Program that provides secondary coverage when paying for your medications at the ...

James and Linda Weaver

James and Linda Weaver of Jamestown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with a dinner at the Landmark Restaurant. The dinner was given by their children Kim (Jamie) Miraglia and Joe (Michelle) Battaglia. Also celebrating with them were their grandchildren ...

What To Know About Enrolling In New Plans

Question: I researched my options for insurance for 2026 and have enrolled. What do I do about my own plan? Answer: It depends. That is almost always my answer. But I also want to remind everyone; That there are many of you who have extra time this year to change your coverage, because your plan has been discontinued. So, if your coverage has been cancelled be sure to make a decision before the end of December, to get new coverage for the new year! Now back to your question! Let’s look at some of the possibilities. This Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15 to Dec 7) is tied to ...