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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as President Donald Trump looks on, during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Dec. 2 in Washington.

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Commentary, Opinion

By ARTHUR G. AUSTIN JR.

April 17, 2026

Our military has been driven into a crisis

When will enough be enough? Last year I traveled across both Canada and the United States, and nowhe...

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Friendship announces honor rolls for third quarter

April 17, 2026

FRIENDSHIP -- Friendship Central School District reported its honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. High Honor Roll Grade 10 -...

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Elise Stefanik talks about her new book

By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany

April 17, 2026

ALBANY (TNS) — Had Elise Stefanik been confirmed as ambassador to the United Nations, she wouldn't have a new book out. The North Country Republican t...

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Cattaraugus County, Local News, News

National Bike Month events coming up at Allegany State Park

April 17, 2026

RED HOUSE — Allegany State Park is celebrating National Bike Month with several events throughout May. Promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, ...

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HomeCare & Hospice awarded Spark Good Local Grant

April 17, 2026

ALLEGANY — HomeCare & Hospice has received funding through the Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program to purchase a new Hoyer lift, which will improv...

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Dear Abby: Man’s online shopping drains coffers and wife’s patience

April 17, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 50 years sits in his chair for hours at a time making online purchases he thinks are a necessity or just plain intriguing. We...

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