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ATLANTA (TNS) — The first time Jen Barnett and her now husband, Brett Andrews, discussed permanently leaving the U.S. was in 2016. Barnett, an Alabama...

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has partnered with the Franciscan Study Center at Tilburg University, Netherl...

OLEAN — The Tri-County Arts Council presents “Buck Up Buttercup,” featuring 2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best in Show winner Tammy Renée Brackett, in t...

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present a night of high-energy dance when “The Missing Element” featuring The Beatbox Ho...

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...