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 ...

Cadets of the Jamestown Civil Air Patrol composition squadron recently toured the Martz-Kohl Observatory. The cadets had the chance to learn about the history of the observatory dating back to the original observatory built on the grounds. Then the cadets split into two groups so everyone ...

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake Central School officials recently recognized the school’s May Students of the Month, the final honorees of the 2025-26 school year. Seventh grader Hannah Fickenworth was recognized for her exceptional effort in the classroom and her positive impact on those ...

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective ...

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” ...