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Panama discusses potential Ralph C Wilson Jr. grant

PANAMA — Panama officials are considering asking the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation for outdoor recreation funding. Kyle Rhoades, Panama Village Board member, recently attended an information session for areas interested in applying for a grant from the foundation for areas involved in ...

County OKs proposal regarding e-bike education

MAYVILLE – All 17 high schools in the county, as well as the three BOCES sites are being directed by county officials to hold one hour this spring to educate students about the laws and rules surrounding electric bicycles and electric scooters. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution requesting a law enforcement education program for high school students. The resolution was modified at the legislature meeting to include BOCES’ three locations in Ashville, Fredonia and Cassadaga. The resolution notes there are many ...

Realtors support Anew Center, work with first-time homebuyers

From left are Valerie Lopez of the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, realtors Bill Burley, Carolyn Lawson, Holly Hacket, Heidi Brooks, Darcie McLachlan, Tarrin Nocero, Rae Ellen Kyler and Sandy Calalesina, and Diana Butcher and Kristina Near of the Salvation Army Anew ...

Zonta Club welcomes four new members

The Zonta Club of Jamestown welcomed four new members during its October program meeting. New members inducted were Kim Austin, Beth Johnson, Carolyn Snider and Shannon Osborne. The addition of these four members brings the club’s membership to more than 60 women who share a commitment ...

Bemus Point to open overland/blue water trail system in 2027

BEMUS POINT - The Village of Bemus Point's Board of Trustees and the Strategic Plan Oversight Committee are about to launch their connecting overland trail system and blue-water navigable trails. “The two leadership bodies have actively pursued the implementation of objectives identified ...

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, ...