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Commentary, Opinion

February 25, 2026

Getting (sort of) serious on the national debt

Is reality finally settling in on Capitol Hill? The nation can only hope. As the national debt rushe...

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Letter to the Editor: Nicotine pouches not approved to help people quit

February 25, 2026

As expected, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed excise tax on the sale of nicotine pouches, similar to taxes on other non-cigarette tobacco products, has su...

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Readers’ Turn to Write: Olean’s tax hike — truth or just more deflection?

February 25, 2026

Mayor Amy Sherburne’s first proposed budget for the City of Olean is a "sticker shock" that every resident must take seriously. A proposed 18% propert...

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Timber land sales lead January property transactions

Bob Clark

February 25, 2026

LITTLE VALLEY -- The sale of timber lands tied to the closing of a Cattaraugus lumber firm led Cattaraugus County property sales in January, county of...

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Week-long hospice on-site bouquet sales start Monday

By Olean Times Herald staff

February 25, 2026

ALLEGANY — The HomeCare & Hospice Foundation invites community members to brighten lives while supporting compassionate hospice care through its 32nd ...

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Salute to Olean: Jester supports hometown in community, civic service

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

February 25, 2026

OLEAN — Adam Jester, one of the honorees at the 40th annual Salute to Olean, has dedicated his life to supporting his hometown through community servi...

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