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By RON MISSEL

October 2, 2026

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

Editor's note: The original version of this commentary contained an incorrect figure regarding reven...

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Falling Leaves Festival delivers a weekend of fun

October 5, 2026

Jefferson and Sycamore parks were brimming with activity last weekend during the annual Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival that kicked off Oct. ...

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Josh Allen, and heroism

Henry Buchan

October 5, 2026

After 20 years of Bills futility, Josh Allen’s arrival and ascent in Buffalo revitalized a franchise and a fanbase that had leaned into its misery. Th...

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Langworthy, Gies to meet in only debate Tuesday evening

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

October 5, 2026

The two candidates in the 23rd Congressional District election will debate Tuesday evening on live television in the wake of recent polling — with one...

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Rock City Park hosts 18th Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show

October 5, 2026

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Cornell building sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to alleged gang rape

October 5, 2026

ITHACA (AP) — Cornell's main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as the university faces anger ov...

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