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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 17, 2026

Social Security Matters: Can spouse file at 63, get half of mine when I claim later?

DEAR RUSTY: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security benefits at age 70...

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Wildfire smoke continues into weekend

Bob Clark

July 17, 2026

OLEAN -- Wildfire smoke continued to billow across Western New York on Friday, affecting outdoor activities and drawing calls for action by local offi...

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The Pentagon is seeking more secrecy

July 17, 2026

The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide informa...

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Salamanca hosting Corporate Cup soccer tournament Sunday

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

July 17, 2026

SALAMANCA — Salamanca High School will host the 10th annual Corporate Cup high school soccer tournament on Sunday, July 19th, showing off some of the ...

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Give 716 raises $24k for local nonprofits

Bob Clark

July 17, 2026

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Violent prisons and a vicious cycle in New York

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