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An Evening Bat, Nycticeius humeralis, clinging to a tree in Walton County, Georgia. (William Wise/Dreamstime/TNS)

Commentary, Opinion

October 23, 2026

Halloween’s most misunderstood animal

Every October, bats flutter through haunted houses, horror movies and Halloween decorations as symbo...

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Commentary, Opinion

‘Giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys’

October 23, 2026

The federal government managed to become even more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion, according to the Cong...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Grandparents worry about drug use around grandchild

October 23, 2026

DEAR ABBY: Our 24-year-old daughter, "Becca," and her 26-year-old boyfriend, "Jason," (the father of our 7-year-old granddaughter) recently bought a h...

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Top trending Halloween costumes in WNY, according to Google

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyles

October 22, 2026

For those who’ve yet to decide on a Halloween costume, Google has you covered , revealing the top trending costume options in the Buffalo, Elmira and ...

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Commentary, Opinion

Today’s inflation is really an energy shock

By E.J. ANTONI

October 22, 2026

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Americans are frustrated with today’s high cost of living, especially fuel prices. Although incomes rose faster than prices last ye...

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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News

Delevan to receive $14.9M for new wastewater collection system

October 22, 2026

The village of Delevan will receive $14.9 million in state grant funding and interest-free financing for a new wastewater collection system as part of...

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