Leters to the Editor

Few moments in life are as breathtaking as the birth of a child. Our moment came in 2008. Tiny, at only 5 1/2 pounds, our little girl arrived in early...

The chickens have come home to roost. Remember the New York legislators who stood up and cheered when a bill was passed in Albany to allow for abortio...

This is in response to a letter to the editor in the Sept. 19 edition by Dale Smith: Dear Mr. Smith, This registered Republican will be voting for Joe...

Americans should be grateful for Nicholas L. Waddy’s latest column, “Black Lives Matter … Some of the Time.” Waddy points out that the Black Lives Mat...

Joining the effort to avert the destruction of our republic in the coming election, I am not asking my Democrat friends to vote for President Trump. I...

Reading an article about the new LED lights in Olean reminded me how much I dislike them. They are unsafe due to the ineffectiveness of the sensor tha...

Can Rep. Tom Reed tell me why he so strongly supports President Trump? Is it because he has been trying to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, includin...

The United States Postal Service. A national treasure. A national necessity. Vital infrastructure since the start of our country. Founding father Benj...

My husband recently suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Olean General Hospital. The care he received from the moment he arrived was most excelle...

A recent article on funding for the Elk viewing area in Benezette, Pa. meshes very well with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Western New York Chapt...

I noticed something obvious but annoying that occurs the first of every month. It’s my water/sewer bill from the city of Olean. I get bills every mont...

“Please support local business.” That is one of the first things I read when I looked at the City of Olean website. I do support local business when I...

When did political correctness become the law of the land? Why would the superintendent and Board of Education of Allegany-Limestone School District “...

Some simple bike-trail safety etiquette during COVID-19 pandemic: Remain on the right side of the trail in the direction you are walking. Pay attentio...

Our freedom is not free, it comes with a responsibility to preserve and protect it. Just ask the patriots who died to guarantee the freedom we now enj...

Unfortunately, circumstances prevented us from being in town for our grandson’s graduation from Allegany-Limestone. However, we were delighted to lear...

I echo the sentiments of Dr. Kristen M. Steely written in the Readers’ Turn to Write in Tuesday’s edition. I found nothing offensive, inappropriate or...

With less than two weeks to go in Appeal 2020, we are continuing with a final push towards reaching the $10 million goal by June 30. Appeal 2020’s the...