Opinion

Some post-election scenarios to consider
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
Oct 31, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Only a gambler or a fool would predict the winner of a presidential race as close as this one. But it’s a good bet that next Tuesda...
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Money isn’t talking in the presidential race
Commentary, Nation World
NOLAN FINLEY The Detroit News 
Oct 30, 2024
DETROIT (TNS) — Money can sell a political message, but it can’t buy one. Vice President Kamala Harris is proving no amount of cash can cover for a ca...
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Time to terminate the torture of time changes
Commentary, Nation World
SHELDON H. JACOBSON Tribune News Service 
Oct 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGNE, Ill. (TNS) — It happens twice a year . On the second Sunday in March, clocks are turned forward one hour, while on the first Sunday in Nov...
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Learn more about early hospice care
Commentary, Local Columnists
MELISSA SULLIVAN Special to Olean Times Herald 
Oct 29, 2024
As we recognize National Hospice Month this November, it’s a time to reflect on the invaluable role hospice care plays in our community. Hospice provi...
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David Ried expresses thanks to Olean community
Commentary, Local Columnists
DAVID P. RIED 
Oct 28, 2024
As many of you know, I have retired from the Food Barn. Having worked at this Olean store for more than 47 years, and 51 years in this Food Barn busin...
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Two liberal newspaper giants refuse to endorse Harris
Commentary, Nation World
DEBRA J. SAUNDERS Las Vegas Review-Journal 
Oct 28, 2024
WASHINGTON — Will Lewis, publisher of The Washington Post, announced Friday that the newspaper will not make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential e...
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Trump’s former high-level aides speak volumes
Commentary, Nation World
DOYLE McMANUS Los Angeles Times 
Oct 28, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly , broke a long silence and denounced his former...
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Highlight the resume with fast-food work
Commentary, Nation World
Oct 25, 2024
It was a political stunt for the ages when former President Donald Trump donned a McDonald’s apron to work the fry machine and drive-thru window. Whet...
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’70s-era horror movies making a welcome comeback
Entertainment, Local Columnists, Local News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 24, 2024
What is it about the 1970s that makes it so ripe for great horror movies — or at least great horror premises? After the social and political shifts of...
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