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Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner set for April 8
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
WEST VALLEY — The 14th annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held April 8 at the West Valley Fire Hall, located at 9091 Route 240. ...
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State: Local unemployment up in November
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
Local unemployment rates rose in November, state officials reported. The state Department of Labor on Friday reported the unemployment rate in Cattara...
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Allegany County IDA OKs incentives for $2.9M Scio baked goods facility
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
BELVIDERE — A Canadian firm will see tax breaks to move baking production to Scio this year. The Allegany County Industrial Development Agency board u...
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A Manager’s Playbook: When the lights go out
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By BRITTANY THIERMAN 
Jan 09, 2026
Recently, my family and I planned what was supposed to be a simple, fun overnight getaway to Splash Lagoon in Erie, Pa. One night. One hotel stay. One...
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Cole All-Star Circus coming to Bolivar-Richburg on Saturday
Allegany County News, Local News, News
Portville, Franklinville performances later this month
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
BOLIVAR — Billy Martin is back in town, bringing the Cole All-Star Circus to Allegany County this Saturday for a 6 p.m. show in the Bolivar-Richburg H...
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Officials warn of carbon monoxide threat
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
Utility and state health authorities are cautioning residents to take the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning seriously this winter. Officials marked ...
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NY lawmakers push back on Trump’s military threats on Venezuela, Greenland
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 08, 2026
The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution Thursday — with votes by five Republicans — that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further...
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