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HOUGHTON — The Ortlip Gallery at Houghton University celebrates The Ted Murphy Legacy: Forty Years of Alumni in Exhibition as part of the institution’...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The family of Olean native Susan Wascher Breslin has established a memorial fund to support volunteer and staff enrichment program...

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will get a double dose of Native American culture this month at Reilly Center Arena. On Sept. 17, Marty J...

Dale Smith’s misogynistic harangue and blanket condemnation of today’s ethos in his letter to the editor last week sadly reflects the opinion of the m...

The first Monday of September in Olean more than 100 years ago not only marked the still-young national holiday — Labor Day — it was also the official...

As an older citizen observing the effects of the progressive movement, here are some things that differ greatly from my old-fashioned times. Tattoos a...

I grew up in a small town in Michigan, where my viewpoints were shaped by the people and context of the times — rooted in religion, community service,...

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Tri-County Arts Council has announced the 2nd Ellicottville Fine Art and Craft Market will be held during the Labor Day Weekend in...

SALAMANCA — Connecting Communities in Action will hold its annual Back to School Bash on the front lawn at 25 Jefferson St., from 2-4 p.m. Friday. Thi...

OLEAN — Five area graduates have received memorial scholarships administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Preston Conner received t...

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Me...

JAMESTOWN — SUNY Jamestown Community College announced those who were awarded degrees or certificates from the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campus...

FRIENDSHIP — A group of Friendship churches is embarking on a venture for greater combined use of a former East Main Street church as a community outr...

MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library recently revealed a bronze plaque dedicating one of its new historic stone benches to a l...

BUFFALO — Project Play Western New York (WNY) is pleased to announce that the nomination process for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher ...

BELVIDERE — At an antique show 15 years ago, Susan Doran saw for the first time a hair wreath. She didn’t buy it. She bought dishes instead. She has r...

Known for its advocacy of creativity across the region, the Tri-County Arts Council will honor artists, arts organizations and arts supporters from Al...

FRIENDSHIP — A group of Friendship churches is embarking on an initiative to Bless Every Home through ongoing prayer, helping to create a foundation f...