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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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By ERIC VENTIMIGLIA InsideSources.com/TNS

August 20, 2026

Socialism doesn’t work, as history has proven

Socialism gets rebranded every generation. New faces, a new hashtag and a catchy slogan, but the pit...

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An ugly milestone on the U.S. balance sheet

August 20, 2026

The number 40 trillion — 40 followed by 12 zeros — is largely incomprehensible as it pertains to everyday life. But for context, consider that 40 tril...

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Allen gives Browns up-close view of franchise QB as Watson-Sanders battle nears finish

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

August 20, 2026

BEREA, Ohio — As the Browns' clumsy starting quarterback competition winds down, they got an up-close view at what a franchise QB looks like. Josh All...

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Cole Foundation Golf Classic raises $22,800 for UPMC Cole

August 20, 2026

COUDERSPORT, Pa. — The 32nd Annual Cole Foundation Golf Classic raised $22,800 to support UPMC Cole, with 19 teams of 76 players, as well as sponsors,...

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St. Bonaventure once again recognized by Princeton Review

August 20, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Prince...

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Woman charged with plotting ISIS-inspired bombing at NY Capitol

By DARIAN STEVENSON syracuse.com

August 20, 2026

ALBANY (TNS) — An Albany woman plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol and kill state senators in support of ISIS, federal authorities said Thursda...

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