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Wreckage and debris in the aftermath of the Johntown flood of 1889.

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By MIKE BLUMENTHAL

September 23, 2026

What an 1889 tragedy demands of the AI industry and our officials

It took 10 minutes to erase Johnstown, Pennsylvania. On May 31, 1889, a wall of water tore down the ...

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Remote-controlled equipment creates safer workplace at WVDP

September 23, 2026

WEST VALLEY —The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently took another step to enhance safety at the West Valley D...

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Guest Comment: Please don’t let The Pavilion in Bradford go empty

By GREGORY SPAKO

September 23, 2026

My father, John H. Spako, spent much of his life caring for other people. He is a veteran, and after serving his country he proudly spent more than 20...

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Carnival rides return to Falling Leaves Festival, coming Oct. 2-4

By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com

September 23, 2026

SALAMANCA — The annual Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival kicks off at Jefferson Street Park Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 4, promising plenty of...

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Ellicottville Ghost Walks return Friday

September 23, 2026

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Ghost Walks are back on Fridays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 16, 22 and 30. Walks began at 7 p.m. from the Gazebo in front ...

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Dear Abby: Unfaithful husband invites other woman to move in

September 23, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Dirk," cheated on me more than 20 years ago. He has kept in touch with the woman since then. Sixteen months ago, she told him ...

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