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By MICHIKO McELFRESH

March 30, 2026

Readers’ Turn to Write: City of Olean’s new administration plays the scapegoat game

On St. Patrick’s Day, when those of us of Irish descent and even those poor souls not so blessed, ...

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Dear Abby: Boyfriend hopes to exclude woman’s son from living arrangement

September 7, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I'm a single mother of an 18-year-old son with autism. I have known "Cliff" for more than 20 years. We live on opposite coasts. I want to b...

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Guest Comment: The peace is in the pudding

By KATIE McMULLEN

September 6, 2026

Nonviolence educator Miki Kashtan writes about the necessity of “risking our significance” as we yearn for a more collaborative world. She asks: What...

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Democratic leader lashes out at moderates

September 6, 2026

To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset. The rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is one of the biggest ong...

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Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure

By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion

September 6, 2026

NEW YORK (TNS) — Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it. According to a survey from Ally Bank,...

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Randolph Academy welcomes staff back for opening day

September 6, 2026

RANDOLPH – Randolph Academy faculty and staff gathered for Opening Day at Northwest Area in Jamestown to begin the new school year with reflection, in...

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