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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday Oct. 1, 2026, in Washington.

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Commentary, Opinion

By RON MISSEL

October 2, 2026

Readers’ Turn to Write: Midterms are coming — what you need to know

Donald Trump is a corrupt, ego-driven individual who will go down as the worst president in U.S. his...

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Commentary, Opinion

Bringing dog joy back into our home

By PAT FRANTZ CERCONE

October 2, 2026

Editor’s note: October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. Learn more about the SPCA in Cattaraugus County at spcacattco.org , the SPCA Serving All...

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Local News, News

Allegany town officials pleased with transition to sheriff office coverage

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

October 2, 2026

ALLEGANY — Police coverage has been good since a change in contracted agencies earlier this year, town officials said. Town Supervisor Chris McPherson...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Son remains hostile even after dad’s cancer diagnosis

October 2, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I am a 79-year-old woman who, over time, has suffered the loss of several family members. Now I'm facing the worst loss imaginable. A year ...

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Local Sports, Soccer, Sports

Ellicottville/Franklinville, Portville boys; Salamanca girls cruise to wins

October 1, 2026

FRANKLINVILLE — Holden Basher scored two goals a minute apart early in the first half and finished with a hat trick to key the Ellicottville/Franklin...

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Local Sports, Sports

A-L spikers down Ellicottville in 5; Salamanca swimmers win

October 1, 2026

ALLEGANY — Ellicottville rallied to make it 1-1 and 2-2 in sets, but Allegany-Limestone took the third set to win it, 25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-1...

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