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People demonstrate during "National Shutdown" anti-ICE protests on Jan. 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Across the country, thousands participated in similar protests as the nation continues to react to events in Minneapolis, where two people were killed in confrontations with ICE and other government immigration agents. (Mario Tama/Getty Images/TNS)

Commentary, Opinion

By MATT K. LEWIS Los Angeles Times/TNS

February 13, 2026

Our era really is like the Civil War in one key way

We’re one year in, and President Donald Trump’s second term has already produced a parade of pro...

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Local & Social

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Local Sports, Sports

Bridging generations on the mat

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

February 13, 2026

OLEAN — Rich Morton knows wrestling history. He competed at Ithaca College in the late 1970s and spent 41 years as coach for Salamanca’s wrestling tea...

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Commentary, Opinion

Affordability and Epstein are the Dems’ bread and circuses

By FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics

February 13, 2026

It’s already been decided that the 2026 midterm elections will be won or lost on the issue of “affordability.” Just turn on any political podcast or c...

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Cattaraugus County, Local News, News

Salamanca council OKs tentative budget, Wildwood Ave. paving project

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

February 13, 2026

SALAMANCA — Common Council members have adopted a budget that includes $200,000 less in spending and a 2% increase in the city property tax rates. The...

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College Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Bonnies look to build momentum, complete sweep of Dukes

February 13, 2026

OLEAN — After squeaking out a win at Fordham, the Bonnies (14–10, 3–8) return home on Valentine’s Day looking to complete a season sweep of Duquesne (...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Angry wife continues to wait for husband’s apologies

February 13, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on me with several different women. He admitted to one affair ...

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