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By ANDREW LATHAM RealClearPolitics

February 11, 2026

Northwest Passage will be decided by capability, not law

Recent attention has focused on Greenland regarding Arctic strategy, a reminder that geography once ...

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Salamanca to celebrate Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond re-opening Friday

February 11, 2026

SALAMANCA — The City of Salamanca invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond from 4-6 p.m...

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Olean mayor issues proclamations for Black History Month, Presidents’ Day

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

February 11, 2026

OLEAN — In honor of Black History Month this February and Presidents’ Day next Monday, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne issued two proclamations at Tuesday’s...

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Dear Abby: Man’s youthful appearance doesn’t sit well at home

February 11, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My husband is 76 but doesn't look a day over 60. He has a full head of hair with little graying, no facial wrinkles, and he's fairly fit. I...

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State & Union: Olean Rotary announces 2026 Service Above Self Award honorees

February 11, 2026

The Olean Rotary Club will recognize three organizations with long-standing records of service to the Olean community during the eighth annual Service...

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HS HOOPS WRAP: Gators fall just short at Falconer; CLV edges out Ellicottville

February 10, 2026

FALCONER — Despite a 20-point double-double from Ryan Callen, the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team fell just short in a road league game Tuesda...

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