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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

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New polling reveals that particularly younger Americans are willing to embrace changes to shore up Social Security for the long term. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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May 15, 2026

Social Security Matters: Why are my spouse benefits less than half?

Probably the most common fallacy about SS spouse benefits is the belief that a spouse always gets 50...

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Waste of the Day: Odd professional development

October 1, 2026

Voters often say that politicians have no common sense, but a little-known Senate program takes that belief a bit too seriously. The Office of Educati...

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Universal public health insurance may be the only answer

By KATHRYN ANNE EDWARDS Bloomberg Opinion

October 1, 2026

NEW YORK (TNS) — Employer-sponsored health insurance is rapidly deteriorating. In 2027, premiums are expected to see their largest single-year increas...

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Portville Community Association announces Halloween Home Decorating Contest

October 1, 2026

PORTVILLE -- The Portville Community Association is inviting residents throughout the town of Portville to get into the Halloween spirit with its inau...

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Trump’s adamant AI stance is another GOP albatross

By CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News

October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (TNS) — With Republicans already facing an uphill battle in next month’s elections, President Donald Trump is further handicapping them by ...

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West Valley student, 16, killed when pickup strikes tree

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

October 1, 2026

ASHFORD — A 16-year-old West Valley Central School student was killed Wednesday evening when a pickup truck slammed into a tree on Felton Hill Road i...

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