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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A childcare center in Mayville and an area college are getting millions of dollars to expand daycare. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $106 million in awards through the Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program to support 37 projects that will create and expand access ...

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” ...