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Carolyn Kaster

Commentary, Nation World

February 2, 2017

A clever presidential media diversion comes full circle

(TNS) Adroitly and artfully, President Donald Trump masterfully used this week the populist antennae and messaging skill that made him what he is today.

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HS HOOPS WRAP: Balanced Ellicottville bounces Pine Valley 74-41

January 12, 2026

ELLICOTTVILLE — Blake Smith collected 15 points, six rebounds and five assists and six players notched at least eight points as the Ellicottville boys...

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Huskies clamp down late to edge Salamanca in rivalry win

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

January 12, 2026

SALAMANCA — Up by three points with twenty seconds to go, senior Adrian Bohdanowycz had the ball in his hands and a chance to clinch a crucial rivalry...

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HS WRAP: Four Olean wrestlers go 5-0 at Springville Duals

January 12, 2026

SPRINGVILLE — The Olean High boys wrestling team went 2-3 and had five wrestlers turn in an unbeaten record at the Springville Duals over the weekend....

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A-L’s Belleisle, Salamanca’s Nelthrople take 2nd at Varsity Select

January 12, 2026

HOUGHTON — Following a two-week break for the holidays, the area’s indoor track and field teams returned to action Saturday at the Section 6 Varsity S...

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Cold weather returns to Olean area this week

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January 12, 2026

Winter temperatures will return this week after a brief period of unseasonable warmth, according to the National Weather Service. "It's going to be an...

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