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Opinion

MEDICARE: Careless spending needs explanation

The OBSERVER’s View

At the time when Congress launched the Medicare Advantage program concept several decades ago, the theory in place was insurers would make Medicare more efficient, have an incentive to keep patients healthier and probably save money for the government in the process. Those at the forefront of ...

Challenges abound for U.S.

Commentary

CHAUTAUQUA — To those who came of age in the last quarter of the 20th century, American — and young Americans’ — involvement in long wars then seemed like something for history books. The experience of earlier generations was different. Many knew the experience of long wars. Some knew ...

Today in county history

Retrospective

August 2: — 1882: The H. C. Sturdevant Post 282 of the Grand Army of the Republic was chartered, the first in Chautauqua County. — 1889: The first Grange Day at Chautauqua Institution was celebrated, highlighting agricultural traditions. — 1894: The Allen Opera House burned down again ...

North, south result is truly a United Way

Editor's corner

One of the most important employees behind the scenes in making a merger of the two Chautauqua County United Ways happen was not even in attendance for a historic meeting this week. Almost quietly, the north and south county agencies announced in January 2022 it would begin using Lisa Sunday to ...

THEFTS: Considering added prevention measures

The OBSERVER’s View

Stolen equipment is becoming a trend in the region — and it is something that has contacted the attention of one former Hanover official. Last month, Tim Crino called on the Hanover Town Board to be proactive in regard to the recent string of thefts that included equipment in Sheridan. ...

That complicated era before cellphones

Commentary

Before we depended on cellphones, we somehow managed life. Looking back though, I remember many days – mostly involving travel – that would have been lots easier. This little story was one of them: My sister-in-law, Julie, raised five accomplished children. She and Ted enjoyed their ...