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By JOE ABRAHAM RealClearPolitics

October 14, 2026

The pen and the gun: The moral inversion of accountability

The consequences are downstream, but responsibility begins upstream. Something deeply troubling is h...

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Seneca Youth Dancers captivate audience at Indian Education convention, trade show

October 14, 2026

BUFFALO — Twenty-seven young performers recently showcased Seneca culture, tradition and pride during a national event in Buffalo. The Seneca Youth Da...

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Olean Council declines to vote on mayoral appointment for Ward 6 seat

Bob Clark

October 14, 2026

OLEAN -- Sixth Ward residents will have to wait a bit longer to have representation on the Common Council. The council’s committee of the whole on Tue...

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Program first: Fillmore captures Section 5 Class B2 girls tennis title

October 14, 2026

ALFRED — Taking its undefeated record to 17-0, the Fillmore girls tennis team clinched a program-first sectional title on Friday. Fillmore, seeded fir...

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United Way’s Kids in Sports encourages healthy play at SBU

October 14, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The inaugural Kids in Sports event held Oct. 3 at St. Bonaventure University welcomed more than 40 kids from Cattaraugus and Allegan...

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Dear Abby: Daughter spurns father for questionable reasons

October 14, 2026

DEAR ABBY: Last year, a lifelong friend of mine, "Lisa," succumbed to long-term cancer. I'm close to her only child, "Becky." About six months after L...

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