In 2018 an article in The Post-Journal reported that legalization of marijuana took a big step forward. It was said that the “pros would outweigh the cons”. We could raise $700 million in tax revenue. The county Board of Health backed legalization because the “pros outweigh the cons”. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

These are words from the Old Testament--words of hope from a prophet that, at the end of time, “nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten to that point, and mankind continues to find new ways to kill each ...