Trustee Paul Wandel offered a news-filled report at the latest Fredonia Board of Trustees meeting, topped by talk about water. Wandel said that on May 13, he and water treatment plant supervisor Luis Fred visited the plant and reservoir “to investigate any concerns. Luis and I did a ...

County offers tips during extreme heat The Chautauqua County Health Department is urging residents to prepare for dangerously hot weather after the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Advisory for much of New York State. Heat index values, or "feels like" temperatures, are forecast ...

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, along with 14 of her Senate colleagues, introduced the Medicare Cost Cap Act to create a $5,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) beneficiaries. Currently, Traditional Medicare ...

Babcock.jpg Chef Gregory Babcock of the Ormsby Educational Center retired this June after almost 30 years at Erie 2–Chautauqua–Cattaraugus BOCES. He was recognized for his years of service during the center’s Senior Recognition ceremony. Caccamise.jpg Chef David Caccamise of the ...

Question: I went to pick up my new medication, and it was over $250. My medications have always been free. Why didn’t my insurance pay for this medication? Answer: Your question is interesting and I have a good idea what is happening. I see two common reasons for this “sticker shock” ...

Discussion has been held over the last few City Council work sessions regarding a planned project from the Department of Public Works for flood mitigation in the area of Jones and Gifford Avenue. The funding for this project has been an area of concern for council members, yet the resolution ...