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LECOM to acquire BRMC campus, skilled nursing facility

Inpatient, ER will close; outpatient services to continue

Sara Furlong

February 26, 2026

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is in discussions with Kaleida Health to acquire the Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) campus,...

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Social Security Matters: I lost money as a widow and ex-spouse by not knowing rules

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Feb 27, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: I just found out, as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, that I was, all...

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Social Security Matters: Why is my retirement benefit so small?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Feb 06, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax deductions, but I do...

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Do you need a support group?

Feb 05, 2026

DuBOIS — There are times when it may be hard to face life’s challenges alone. For instance, it may be tough to cope following the loss of a loved one;...

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Social Security Matters: Am I entitled to more benefits as a veteran?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Jan 30, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? — Vietnam Era Army Vet DEAR ARM...

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Social Security Matters: Can divorcee get benefits from ex-husband

Jan 16, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security (he is 64 now ...

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Reader sounds off on tourism

Jan 14, 2026

Dear Heloise: I asked you to remind readers of the environmental harms of tourism travel so that they might consider traveling less. You printed this ...

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Relatives take sides as accusations and denials pile up

Jan 14, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 51-year-old mother and grandmother whose kids don't talk to me. The reason: My son, "Aaron," was sexually assaulted by his friend, "E...

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Social Security Matters: Can wife get spouse benefit while I’m still alive?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Jan 02, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security benefit based on my SS benefit that I’m currently rece...

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Social Security Matters: I’m on SS disability; should I switch to regular benefits?

Dec 26, 2025

DEAR RUSTY: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I've been collecting SS disability due to health issues and was curi...

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Social Security Matters: Why can’t I receive benefits?

Dec 19, 2025

DEAR RUSTY: I called the Social Security office, as well as went with my husband when he went to collect his Social Security. Because I work full-time...

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Social Security Matters: Remarrying and benefits from an ex-spouse

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Dec 12, 2025

DEAR RUSTY: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I ...

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Social Security Matters: If we both collect, will our benefits be affected?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

Nov 21, 2025

DEAR RUSTY: I reached full retirement age back in June, but I have not yet filed to collect Social Security. My husband currently collects SS funds, a...

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