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The Social Security office in Olean remains open amid a federal government shutdown.

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By ROBERT CROPF The Fulcrum/TNS

January 2, 2026

Social Security still works, but its future is up to us

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (TNS) — Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve be...

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Olean city firefighters respond to two New Year’s Day fires

January 2, 2026

OLEAN — The City Olean Fire Department reported Friday that crews responded to a pair of fires in the city Thursday afternoon. The first was reported ...

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Tickets available for Genesis House Gala

Rev. Kim Rossi, Owen Gould to be honored Feb. 6

By Olean Times Herald staff

January 2, 2026

OLEAN — The Genesis House of Olean will host its annual fundraising gala, “For the Love of All,” on Friday, Feb. 6, honoring the Rev. Kim Rossi and he...

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Dear Abby: Jealousy alienates last person in loner’s life

January 2, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years, married for almost nine. We are in our 60s. It's the second marriage for both of us. I retire...

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State: Counties see more in sales taxes November, cities decline

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

January 2, 2026

Local sales tax receipts were mixed in November, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. Data from the Office of the State Comptroller indicated that co...

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Napoleon meet & greet slated for Jan. 2

January 1, 2026

OLEAN — Napoleon Engineering Services will host a meet and greet with Angelina Napoleon on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the NES building, located ...

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