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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 ...

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...

Thursday’s Olean Times Herald included a story in which Congressman Nick Langworthy criticized President Biden’s State of the Union address for contai...

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...

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...

As present and past caregivers for parents and loved ones navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, volunteer advocates for the Alzheimer’s ...

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...

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...

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...

President Biden’s recent speech in which he denounces what he calls “MAGA” Republicans as an anti-democratic force which cannot be tolerated, flanked ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...