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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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By RUSSELL GLOOR

July 9, 2026

Social Security Matters: Should I claim spouse benefits or my own?

DEAR RUSTY: I am writing to get advice on the optimal time to sign up for Social Security benefits. ...

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Guest Commentary: How ‘running government like a business’ can result in extraction

By MIKE BLUMENTHAL

July 9, 2026

There is a version of “running government like a business” that appeals to the average American. Lean operations. Accountable managers. No waste. Resu...

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Allegany County News, Local News, News

Howe Library’s annual book sale coming up July 18

July 9, 2026

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article listed an incorrect date of the book sale. The correct date of the sale that is open to the public i...

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Commentary, Opinion

Is this socialist wave the left’s Tea Party moment?

By DAVID M. DRUCKER Bloomberg Opinion

July 9, 2026

WASHINGTON (TNS) — The Democratic establishment, shaken by the rise of progressive socialists, is right to wonder where this wave might lead. The simi...

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Community invited to help with KaBOOM! playground at Portville’s Lyman Baker Park July 23-25

Bob Clark

July 9, 2026

PORTVILLE -- The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and help transform Portville’s Lyman B...

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DeYoe Youth Fishing Derby returns Saturday

July 9, 2026

OLEAN -- The second annual Joe DeYoe Youth Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Forness Park. The event is free for youth 14 and ...

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