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Pope Francis leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

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By BERNARD McGHEE - Associated Press

January 1, 2026

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents ...

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Belfast Historical Society honors two longtime business owners

January 5, 2026

BELFAST — Recently the Belfast Historical Society held their annual Christmas Celebration. The many BHS members and community officials gathered recog...

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Police reports 1/5/26

January 5, 2026

Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office SALAMANCA — Khristerpher M. Ellis, 35, of New Albion, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on a bench warrant issue...

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NY Republicans call for audit of state program spending

January 5, 2026

Following reports of widespread fraud involving taxpayer dollars in Minnesota, members of New York's Senate Republican Conference sent a letter to Gov...

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Langworthy lauds Maduro capture, NY Democrats want answers

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

January 5, 2026

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy said the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela is a step toward "dismantling the narco-terror networks" in South and Centra...

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Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills hit the road to Jacksonville seeking to ease past playoff shortcomings

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

January 5, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen got his much-needed rest while still extending his starting streak to 135 consecutive games with an opening-play ...

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