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Explaining the differences between HMO, PPO plans

Question: My friend has a $0 premium HMO, and I have a PPO plan. I pay a premium for my plan. Our copays are similar, so what are the differences? Answer: In talking about insurance products, it is a lot like talking about cars. Every car has a different price, with different options, ...

Pair charged in child endangerment after dispute

A dispute between neighbors led to child endangerment charges against a pair of city residents last week. At about 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Jamestown Police Department officers responded to a residence on the East side of the city for a harassment complaint. It was determined that Robert J. ...

Holy Apostles Parish Choir to sing patriotic anthems Sunday

The Holy Apostles Parish Choir will sing patriotic anthems on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Saints Peter and Paul church during the 11 a.m. mass in honor of Veteran’s Day. The choir will be accompanied by organ and brass and is under the direction of Anne F. Dolce. All are welcome to attend.

City man charged in burglary, threats

A Jamestown man is facing charges after a burglary and making threats with a weapon. Demarco D. Lathan, 37, was charged with felony first-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree menacing. At around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, officers of the Jamestown Police Department ...

Odds of Dunkirk hosting a nuclear site increases

The odds of Dunkirk being able to host a nuclear facility if it wants to is increasing. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise noted there were eight communities across the state that submitted an application to host one new nuclear facility to be constructed in the state. Now, he said, the state is actually eyeing constructing five nuclear facilities. Geise said one of the sites has been selected. That was Fort Drum. “That leaves four more of the seven communities that are in (consideration). That’s pretty ...