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    Lawmaker says Cattaraugus County shouldn’t opt out on marijuana
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Lawmaker says Cattaraugus County shouldn’t opt out on marijuana
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Feb 06, 2019
    LITTLE VALLEY — Under a new recreational marijuana law being considered in Albany, Cattaraugus County, like others across the state, would be able to ...
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    Progressive Perspective: Is legalizing recreational marijuana really worth the risks?
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    Progressive Perspective: Is legalizing recreational marijuana really worth the risks?
    MARTHA TILLINGER Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Jan 31, 2019
    Most readers of the Times Herald probably assume that all progressives are in favor of legalizing recreational use of marijuana in New York state. I, ...
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    Olean city leaders divided on marijuana sales, growing
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Olean city leaders divided on marijuana sales, growing
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    Jan 28, 2019
    OLEAN — While Albany debates legalizing marijuana, local officials are split on whether it is a good fit for the city. A straw poll of aldermen conduc...
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    Cuomo: Let cities opt out of pot shops if NY legalizes weed
    News, Western New York
    Cuomo: Let cities opt out of pot shops if NY legalizes weed
    Jan 15, 2019
    ALBANY (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dropping a few hints about his upcoming marijuana legalization proposal. Speaking on public radio Monday, ...
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    Cattaraugus County Board of Health opposes legalization of marijuana
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Cattaraugus County Board of Health opposes legalization of marijuana
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Sep 07, 2018
    OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Board of Health is opposed to legalizing marijuana. On Wednesday, Board of Health members voted to send a letter to Gov...
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    St. Bonaventure to host film, panel discussion on legalizing marijuana in New York
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    St. Bonaventure to host film, panel discussion on legalizing marijuana in New York
    Sep 07, 2018
    ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host a film and panel discussion Tuesday exploring the topic of legalizing recreational marijuana in...
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    Eckstrom: Is taxing weed really the answer?
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    Eckstrom: Is taxing weed really the answer?
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 15, 2018
    Those reader polls the Times Herald posts on its website are not scientific by any means, but when more than 80 percent of about 850 respondents answe...
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    NY Political Watch: Young applauds decision to walk from frack-water project
    Cattaraugus County, Commentary, Local Columnists, ...
    NY Political Watch: Young applauds decision to walk from frack-water project
    Apr 12, 2018
    State Sen. Catharine Young says the Coudersport (Pa.) Area Municipal Authority made the right decision to walk away from a plan for a hydraulic-fractu...
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    Local officials push against Cuomo’s task force on legalizing marijuana
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Local officials push against Cuomo’s task force on legalizing marijuana
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Jan 28, 2018
    Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb thinks it’s a mistake to look into legalizing recreational marijuana as Gov. Andrew Cuomo recommended on J...
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    Cuomo gives green light to pot-legalization study
    News, Western New York
    Cuomo gives green light to pot-legalization study
    JOE MAHONEY CNHI State Reporter 
    Jan 22, 2018
    ALBANY (AP) — In just a few months, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's perspective on marijuana has evolved from arguing that pot is a "gateway drug" that should be ...
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    Cuba hosts Dairy Days 2025 over the weekend
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    Cuba hosts Dairy Days 2025 over the weekend
    June 16, 2025
    CUBA — The village of Cuba hosted the Dairy Days 2025 celebration over the weekend, which featured the Community Yard Sale throughout the area on Satu...
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    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
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    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
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    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
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    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
    OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
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    Cathy Briggs
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    Cathy Briggs
    June 14, 2025
    Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
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    William S. Clemens
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    William S. Clemens
    June 14, 2025
    William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
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    John R. Cornwall
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    John R. Cornwall
    June 14, 2025
    John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
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