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Deb Wuethrich

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By DEB WUETHRICH

October 1, 2025

Nostalgia a revival tool, not a downer

What makes you nostalgic? Now it’s true, nostalgia can be a downer for some. It can be a longing f...

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It’s National Library Lovers’ Month at Olean Public Library

February 14, 2026

OLEAN — February is National Library Lovers’ Month — a month dedicated to people who love their libraries for all they do for them. The Olean Public L...

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Local News, News, NY State News

State & Union: The American Revolution and street names in Olean

February 14, 2026

In Friday's State & Union we opened a lengthy essay by Michiko McElfresh, secretary of the Olean Chapter-NSDAR, on how the names of several streets in...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Friend’s living situation goes from bad to worse

February 14, 2026

DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine, "Louis," has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he's 50% disabled, he can still work custodial jobs. His s...

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Basketball, Local Sports, Sports

Myers, Benjamin power Ellicottville past North Collins

February 13, 2026

Salamanca tops Southwestern for Senior Night win ELLICOTTVILLE — A.J. Myers collected 20 points, three assists and three steals and Rylan Benjamin tot...

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Cattaraugus County, Local News, News

Flanigan’s legacy lives on at new Salamanca ice pond facilities

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February 13, 2026

SALAMANCA — For over 100 years, tens of thousands of Salamanca youth learned to stake, played pick-up hockey games and competed in speed-skating races...

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