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    How can they call the border secure?
    Letters To Editor
    How can they call the border secure?
    May 23, 2023
    I could have sworn I have heard it repeated over and over — by Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, and President Joe Biden — the ...
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    Give Alzheimer’s sufferers more time
    Letters To Editor
    Give Alzheimer’s sufferers more time
    May 04, 2023
    Those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones have been waiting on a cure or even just more time before they decline further i...
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    Vote against athletic fields on Tuesday
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Vote against athletic fields on Tuesday
    Mar 12, 2023
    The Olean City School District thinks reading, writing and arithmetic is reading, writing ... and football. The district wants to spend approximately ...
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    Langworthy reveals his political style
    Letters To Editor
    Langworthy reveals his political style
    Feb 17, 2023
    Excellent rebuttal, Patrick Vecchio, to Rep. Nick Langworthy’s comments on President Biden’s State of the Union address. More Republican rhetoric, ind...
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    Langworthy’s hollow GOP rhetoric
    Letters To Editor
    Langworthy’s hollow GOP rhetoric
    Feb 10, 2023
    Thursday’s Olean Times Herald included a story in which Congressman Nick Langworthy criticized President Biden’s State of the Union address for contai...
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    Letter to the Editor: The costs of NY’s ‘Cap and Invest’ plan
    Letters To Editor, New York, Opinion
    Letter to the Editor: The costs of NY’s ‘Cap and Invest’ plan
    Feb 08, 2023
    Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a “Cap and Invest” (C&I) plan during her State of the State address. This emission-reduction plan will charge high-emittin...
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    Letter to the Editor: Surprised by firing at Canticle Farm
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Letter to the Editor: Surprised by firing at Canticle Farm
    Dec 20, 2022
    I was very surprised to read about the removal of Mark Printz as the Canticle Farm chief farmer. All I know is that I always felt Mark’s first priorit...
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    Letter to the Editor: Hoping due attention to Alzheimer’s continues
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Letter to the Editor: Hoping due attention to Alzheimer’s continues
    Dec 09, 2022
    As present and past caregivers for parents and loved ones navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, volunteer advocates for the Alzheimer’s ...
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    GOP, reject isolationist strain
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists, Opinion
    GOP, reject isolationist strain
    Nov 02, 2022
    In the days before the midterm elections, it’s easy to see our political divisions. In fact, it’s all but impossible to escape them if you’re the sort...
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    Ukraine winning because it’s fighting a modern war
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists, Opinion
    Ukraine winning because it’s fighting a modern war
    TRUDY RUBIN Tribune News Service 
    Oct 10, 2022
    As I was watching YouTube videos of Ukrainian forces advancing against Russian troops, my mind flashed back to a conversation I had in a pizza restaur...
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    Letter: A timely postcard as election reminder
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Letter: A timely postcard as election reminder
    Sep 08, 2022
    I proudly serve as an elections inspector in Allegany County and want to share a recent experience. Even though I worked in a small district that welc...
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    Very little leadership from White House
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Very little leadership from White House
    Sep 06, 2022
    President Biden’s recent speech in which he denounces what he calls “MAGA” Republicans as an anti-democratic force which cannot be tolerated, flanked ...
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    Back to Olean BBQ makes blessed return
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists, Opinion
    Back to Olean BBQ makes blessed return
    Jul 22, 2022
    On July 16 many hearts rejoiced at the return of the Olean Community Reunion, which is also called Back to Olean BBQ, and/or the Olean Picnic. After a...
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    The world’s oldest trees can outlive anything except humans
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists, Opinion
    The world’s oldest trees can outlive anything except humans
    FAYE FLAM - Tribune News Service 
    Jul 22, 2022
    What captured people’s attention about the Washburn fire raging in Yosemite isn’t just its size or scope, but the fact that it threatens a giant Sequo...
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    Letter: A true pro-life movement
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists
    Letter: A true pro-life movement
    Jul 07, 2022
    I would love to see a true pro-life movement and not simply a pro-birth movement. Safe abortions are healthcare and should be available to anyone — no...
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    Letter: Shame on the New York Legislature
    Letters To Editor, New York, Opinion
    Letter: Shame on the New York Legislature
    Jun 27, 2022
    Another legislative session has wrapped up here in New York state without a vote on the New York Health Act. There is no excuse for leaving unfinished...
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    Letter to the Editor: Pass the NY Health Act
    Letters To Editor, Local Columnists, Opinion
    Letter to the Editor: Pass the NY Health Act
    May 27, 2022
    Imagine a world where people could get the healthcare they need from the provider they want regardless of income or employment status. Imagine a world...
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    Letter: Gender-neutral restrooms a recipe for disaster
    Letters To Editor
    Letter: Gender-neutral restrooms a recipe for disaster
    May 05, 2022
    Regarding the Olean City School District transgender policy, let’s not go the way of the Loudoun County (Va.) School District, which was rocked in 202...
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    Letter: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Letter: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week
    May 03, 2022
    Educators, you are doing it. You are resilient, dedicated and compassionate, which allows you to adapt to a changing world of education. You are amazi...
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    Letter: Tell your grandchildren
    Letters To Editor, Opinion
    Letter: Tell your grandchildren
    Apr 04, 2022
    Thirty-two years ago on April 5, Concerned Citizens of Allegany County (CCAC) and the Allegany County Nonviolent Action Group (ACNAG) turned back a fi...
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    Olean High alumni gather for 140th reunion
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    Olean High alumni gather for 140th reunion
    Photos by JASON WICK Olean Times Herald 
    June 21, 2025
    The Olean High School Alumni Association hosted the 140th annual reunion gathering Saturday evening at Good Times of Olean as the longtime formal dinn...
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    6th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree at Franchot Park
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    6th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree at Franchot Park
    June 21, 2025
    6th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree, organized by Create the Culture, was held at Olean's Franchot Park on Saturday. The Jamboree, a family-friendly celebr...
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    Cuba-Rushford graduates 50 in Saturday ceremony
    Local News, News
    Cuba-Rushford graduates 50 in Saturday ceremony
    By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 21, 2025
    CUBA — Fifty graduates crossed the stage Saturday morning on their way out into the world. Cuba-Rushford Central School District conferred 50 diplomas...
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    Handloading: A world of versatility
    Outdoors, Sports
    Handloading: A world of versatility
    By WADE ROBERTSON 
    June 21, 2025
    One of the most intriguing aspects of reloading your own ammunition are the many options available, options that allow the reloader to address a wide ...
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    A Manager’s Playbook: Employee engagement is one key to business success
    Business, Local News, News
    A Manager’s Playbook: Employee engagement is one key to business success
    By JOHN B. STEVENS and BRITTANY THIERMAN 
    June 21, 2025
    Are your employees enthusiastic about their work? Are they involved, committed to the success of the organization? Employee engagement plays a crucial...
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    Olean mayoral GOP primary set for Tuesday
    Local News, News
    Olean mayoral GOP primary set for Tuesday
    By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 21, 2025
    OLEAN — The city’s Republican Party mayoral primary is nearing completion, but it is just a warm-up for November. Olean Republicans are going to the p...
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