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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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PETER MARCUS, Special to the Olean Times Herald

May 21, 2018

Freedom of lnformation Law and the hypocritical NYS Legislature

What do you call a hypocritical legislative body that passes a freedom of information law and then exempts itself from that very law. Why, obviously, it’s the New York State

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Salamanca council OKs street closures for Falling Leaves Fest

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

September 15, 2026

SALAMANCA — Routine business regarding preparations for the annual Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival in the city received approval from the Com...

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Learn to skate program at Olean Rec Center

September 15, 2026

OLEAN -- The city of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department will host a learn to skate program in October. The three-session class will be held ...

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How Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping can yield dividends

By LYLE GOLDSTEIN Chicago Tribune

September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON (TNS) — The next U.S.-China summit is scheduled for Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C., and expectations are low. It will be Chinese President Xi...

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Shed no tears for Milo Yiannopoulos, the deported right-wing provocateur

By ROBIN ABCARIAN Los Angeles Times

September 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Earlier this month, as I was reporting a column about the unceremonious deportation to the U.K. of the immigrant-hating, right-win...

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Cuba Garlic Festival returns this weekend at Empire City Farms

September 15, 2026

CUBA — More than 180 vendors, fresh garlic from regional growers, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment return this weekend for the annual Cub...

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