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Local Commentaries

Remembering Our Common Humanity

It was interesting to observe all of the “hoop-la” surrounding the recent solar eclipse. There were stories of thousands traveling to see the total eclipse, stories about solar eyeglasses being distributed, and, finally, stories about how the skies broke open just as the eclipse was ...

Eclipse Is A Moment In The Sun For All

PATH OF TOTALITY—Let’s pick up where we left off last week. The April 8, 2024, eclipse was a moment in—or perhaps out of—the sun for Chautauqua County, for Western New York, and for all of those throughout North America in the path of totality. It was fun, because it was a solar ...

How To Add Medicare Part B When Spouse Retires

Question: My spouse is planning to retire mid-June. I have Medicare Part A but never signed up for Part B, as she carried our insurance. What are my steps? Answer: Retirement is such an exciting time! It also is a time that we must prepare for, so your question is very appropriate and timely. ...

Is It Really Spring?

The groundhog said we would have an early Spring. We have had some very nice weather and some not so nice. The temperature yesterday was 66 degrees. I would say that was a nice Spring day. My daffodils are in full bloom and have been for the last two weeks. The kids noticed they were out when ...

What Matters More: Faith Or Politics?

Inserting himself into the day of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, President Biden issued a proclamation for the Transgender Day of Visibility. The same was true for Catholic Kathy Hochul, At least, Joe Biden in a separate message acknowledged day of Easter being about Jesus ...

Drugmakers OD On Insane Prices, Incessant Commercials

Prices for prescription drugs in America average almost three times as much as in other major nations around the world. Even more, the companies that set those prices are doing everything they can to make sure they stay in the stratosphere: they’ve filed suit to overturn an upcoming reform, ...