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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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Cattaraugus County swears in legislature leaders for ’26
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 08, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Members of the Cattaraugus County Legislature unanimously re-elected M. Andrew Burr of Gowanda as their chairman Wednesday, the start ...
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Olean Senior Center announces events schedule
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Jan 08, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean Senior Center, 112 N. Barry St., in the John J. Ash Community Building, announces its schedule for the week of Jan. 12. The center i...
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Seneca Gaming and Entertainment introduces digital poker tables
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Jan 08, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Gaming and Entertainment announced Wednesday the arrival of cutting-edge digital poker tables at its properties, bringing an enhanc...
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Next fat bike fun ride Jan. 16 at Allegany State Park
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Jan 08, 2026
RED HOUSE — The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) are ...
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State opens ag water conservation project aid
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 07, 2026
State officials are opening up a $25 million grant program for farmers to improve water pollution controls. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Ri...
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