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OLEAN — As a lifelong resident of the Southern Tier, Kirk Windus understands the area’s needs. Over the past seven years, the desire to give back to t...

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ALBANY — New York can continue to enforce laws banning firearms in certain “sensitive” locations and require that handgun owners be of “good moral cha...

Coming off a 17-3 season, there’s little reason to doubt the Portville girls basketball team can return to a high level of competitiveness again this ...

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Redemption is a concept that most people subscribe to EXCEPT when it means putting the words into action. Take for instance Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new bi...

BRADFORD, Pa. — An 11th continuance has been granted in the federal criminal case against the Hvizdzak brothers in the 65-count indictment alleging a ...

WASHINGTON — House members voted again Thursday to punish one of their own, targeting Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U...

NEW YORK — Two former students are suing Sarah Lawrence College, arguing the New York school failed to protect them from Lawrence “Larry” Ray as the e...

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LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers are planning to spend more American Rescue Plan Act funds the county received during the pandemic. A reso...

LITTLE VALLEY — A man currently incarcerated in Wyoming County Jail was sentenced in to seven years in state prison for a 2021 Machias burglary. On Mo...

VERONA (TNS) — It’s called the Verona Collective, and for now it’s likely the largest recreational marijuana business in New York state. The operation...

ORCHARD PARK — Though shaken by Von Miller being charged with domestic violence, general manager Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills proceeded cautiou...

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor — 82 years ago today — left Olean-area residents, like Americans everywhere, shocked by the attack. The attack, in...

OLEAN — The Olean Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced the DAR Good Citizens Awards, with seven area high school students hon...

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WASHINGTON (TNS) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he plans to bring to the floor legislation to resurrect the nation’s assault weap...