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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

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Linda Simms Special to the Olean Times Herald

May 22, 2013

God, religion and the American Constitution

Freedom of religion is one of the core principles upon which our system of government was founded. The freedom to live and speak in accordance with one’s religious beliefs is

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Total Senior Care to host ConnectLife blood drive Sept. 22

September 7, 2026

OLEAN — One hour and one blood donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients right in Western New York. Total Senior Care will host a Connect...

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Dear Abby: Boyfriend hopes to exclude woman’s son from living arrangement

September 7, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I'm a single mother of an 18-year-old son with autism. I have known "Cliff" for more than 20 years. We live on opposite coasts. I want to b...

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Guest Comment: The peace is in the pudding

By KATIE McMULLEN

September 6, 2026

Nonviolence educator Miki Kashtan writes about the necessity of “risking our significance” as we yearn for a more collaborative world. She asks: What...

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Democratic leader lashes out at moderates

September 6, 2026

To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset. The rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is one of the biggest ong...

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Commentary, Opinion

Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure

By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion

September 6, 2026

NEW YORK (TNS) — Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it. According to a survey from Ally Bank,...

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