Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Jan 24, 2025
The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students' use of sma...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 22, 2025
It always comes before me at the start of a new year. I don’t know if it’s like this on network channels, but I watch a news channel that seems to der...
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
Jan 10, 2025
The left delights in pointing out the internal contradictions and tensions within the MAGA movement, of which, admittedly, there are many. No doubt th...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 09, 2025
I’ve been bugged lately. No, not in an attitude of mind. Literally. Bugs and crawly things keep interrupting my enjoyment of life, in the middle of wi...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 09, 2025
Just days remain before Joe Biden is officially sent into retirement. How much more damage can he do? If the past month is any indication, the answer ...
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Jan 08, 2025
In early December, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “My agenda for the coming year will be laser-focused on putting money back in your pockets.” A few weeks la...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 03, 2025
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 marks the end of a remarkable life of service and compassion. His profound impact on the field...
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Jan 02, 2025
If I could have one wish granted in the New Year, it would be for be for a return of respect and bipartisanship in Albany to ensure that state governm...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 01, 2025
OLEAN — With 2024 ended, the Tri-County Arts Council (TCAC) reflects with gratitude on the incredible support from our community. Together, we’ve achi...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor, Local Columnists
Dec 27, 2024
I have been a volunteer firefighter for approximately 16 years, but recently I have been unable to participate due to a medical condition. A family me...
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Dec 26, 2024
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Commentary, Local Columnists
Dec 23, 2024
I may be in my seventh decade of life, but I still love the old Christmas specials, the ones that came out in the 1960s. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? ...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Dec 20, 2024
During a family gathering a few years ago, my son-in-law’s eyes spotted an old Christmas card attached to the side of my cluttered refrigerator. How h...
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Dec 18, 2024
In the next few days, town and county tax bills will be arriving in the mail to property owners in New York state. Payments accepted in the month of J...
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
Dec 13, 2024
Among the more outlandish claims that Democrats and progressives made when Donald Trump first ran for president back in 2016 was that he would, as an ...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Dec 12, 2024
Stirring up a batch of almond-flavored buttercream for cookies recently stirred up thoughts of some women I have known. Many men cook as well. Like me...
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Dec 12, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to mail $500 checks to millions of households has a problem: the sales tax “surplus” she wants to dish out doesn’t exist. Hoc...
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
Dec 06, 2024
One of the time-honored traditions throughout this holiday season is to gather around the table to share a meal, express thanks, and count blessings i...
Articles, Baseball, High School, ...
June 4, 2025
LIVONIA - The Genesee Valley-Belfast baseball team season came to an end in the Section 5 Class C2 title, losing 6-0 to No. 1 seed Kendall on Saturday...
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June 4, 2025
NEW YORK — Hours before first pitch on Tuesday night, Yankees manager Aaron Boone sprinkled some foreshadowing into his pregame presser. Asked about J...
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June 4, 2025
Smethport VFW 9, Bamboo Strategy 0 Randy’s 14, Union Whiskey 2 Hangry Pitches 12, Angee’s 11 Pink Ladies 13, Mickey’s 1 Shamrocks 21, Murdock’s 4 716 ...
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June 3, 2025
PITTSBURGH — Cole Holcomb listened patiently and politely shook his head. No, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker isn’t interested in reliving the grue...
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June 3, 2025
The Olean boys tennis team lost 4-1 to Naples in the Division 2 regional final on Monday. Janis Osswald picked up the lone Husky win, as the state qua...
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June 3, 2025
Baseball Franklinville brought home the Section 6 Class D title on Saturday with a 6-1 win over Brocton. They will play Fillmore at noon in Geneva on ...
