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The Social Security office in Olean remains open amid a federal government shutdown.

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Commentary, Opinion

July 29, 2026

Congress inches forward on entitlement dilemma

Members of Congress for years have metaphorically run for the hills when confronted with the nation�...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Ex’s passing is just a reminder that he was a jerk

August 2, 2026

DEAR ABBY: After a nearly 20-year marriage, my first husband, "Lloyd," told me his feelings for me had changed. He said we needed "some time apart," b...

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Football, Local Sports, Sports

Pennsylvania starts strong, shuts down New York in second half for 28-20 Big 30 win

Henry Buchan

August 2, 2026

BRADFORD — Pennsylvania reigned supreme in the Big 30 All-Stars Charity Classic on Saturday, shutting out New York in the second half on their way to ...

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Local News

Olean Senior Center announces events schedule

August 1, 2026

OLEAN — The Olean Senior Center, 112 N. Barry St., in the John J. Ash Community Building, announces its schedule for the week of Aug. 3. The center is...

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Business News, Local News, News

Goodwill cuts ribbon on Olean store, training center

Bob Clark

August 1, 2026

OLEAN -- A new thrift store and job training center cut its ribbon on Saturday as hundreds waited to get inside. Goodwill of Western New York cut the ...

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Tests reveal Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sustained a strain to his right calf, AP sources say

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

August 1, 2026

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Tests revealed Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson strained his lower right calf, three people with knowledge of the inju...

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