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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Shakira L. Cuevas-Garcia, 23, of Jamestown was charged with driving while intoxicated and other violations. At approximately 4:05 a.m. Sunday, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East Second Street and Hopkins Avenue. A subsequent investigation revealed that Cuevas-Garcia was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Cuevas-Garcia was taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail. After being processed, she was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Jamestown City Court on a later date — ...

Observatory To Host Sky Stories: Star Legends of the Haudenosaunee

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On Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m., the Martz-Kohl Observatory in Frewsburg will welcome back Ja:no's Bowen for "Star Legends of the Haudenosaunee," a presentation on how the stars figure into the oral traditions of the Six Nations. The talk will be held live at the observatory and ...

Homelessness falling in state, not in county

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Homelessness is falling across the state through the end of 2025 - but not in Chautauqua County. The rate of new homelessness is decreasing locally. A recent analysis by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows after the state's homeless population doubled between January 2022 and January 2024, homelessness in New York declined by 7.9% in January 2025 to 145,560. The decline of 12,459 homeless residents was the largest among states, and was driven predominantly by New York City. Declines were not universal across the state. In 17 of 25 regions known as Continuums of Care (CoCs), homelessness ...

How Medicare Advantage Plans handle claims

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Question: My doctor just sent a bill from my last visit & a procedure they completed, but I don’t think I should pay this much. How do I know what to pay? Answer: Whenever you go to see your doctor or are admitted to the hospital, your benefits are processed through your insurance carrier. The insurance carrier will either mail a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) notice. This week we will review how Medicare Advantage Plans handle those claims and notify you of the coverage status. Last week we covered how Original Medicare handles your claims. Like ...

New Directions honors employees with milestone years of service

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New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored recipients of the agency’s milestone years of service and normative awards. Milestone years of service awards recognize employees who have reached milestone years of dedication serving children and families in Western New York through New Directions Youth and Family Services in increments of five years. Recipients of the Milestone Years of Service Awards honored for the second quarter of 2026 are: - Gary Dechow, 25 years of service, youth support specialist, Randolph campus Lesia Pratt, 20 years of service, senior youth ...

Humane Society’s Pet Expo returns in October

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The Chautauqua County Humane Society is preparing for the return of CCHS Pet Expo ’26, set for Oct. 17 at the Northwest Arena. Presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, this year’s expo expands on the success of last year’s inaugural event with new ...