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    Takeaways from viewing telecasts of the Olympics
    Columnists, National Sports, Sports
    Takeaways from viewing telecasts of the Olympics
    Aug 05, 2021
    Some reflections on the Tokyo Summer Olympics counting down to Sunday’s closing ceremonies: — It’s a matter of record that viewership numbers for the ...
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    Mental health a real issue for elite athletes
    Buffalo Bills, Columnists, Sports
    Mental health a real issue for elite athletes
    CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
    Aug 03, 2021
    It hasn’t been a satisfying Olympiad for the United States. NBC, the television rights holder, and its cable partners have endured ratings over 40 per...
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    Fan-less Olympics will make Games less entertaining
    Columnists, Sports
    Fan-less Olympics will make Games less entertaining
    CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 14, 2021
    When the announcement came, my thoughts went to Martha Ruether. The paralympic swimmer from Allegany, who qualified for the pandemic-delayed 2020 Olym...
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    Bradford’s Hetrick looks ahead after Olympic Trials
    Sports
    Bradford’s Hetrick looks ahead after Olympic Trials
    JEFF UVEINO Special to the Times Herald 
    Jun 30, 2021
    Paige Hetrick has a variety of goals to accomplish before the end of her swimming career. Some will take longer than others to achieve. After competin...
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    Despite Covid-19, Ruether excited for Tokyo Games
    Columnists, Sports
    Despite Covid-19, Ruether excited for Tokyo Games
    CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
    Jun 28, 2021
    ( EDITOR’S NOTE : This is the second of a two-part series on Allegany native Martha Ruether, a vision-impaired swimmer who will compete in the 16th Pa...
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    Consider a boycott of the Olympics in China
    Local Columnists, Nation World
    Consider a boycott of the Olympics in China
    Apr 28, 2021
    Despite mounting global opposition, China remains undeterred in its ongoing human rights abuses. The U.S. is increasing economic pressure, but to no a...
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    State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
    Local News, News
    State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
    Bob Clark 
    Mar 22, 2021
    From talks of commercial traffic on the Allegheny River to welcoming SBU’s pedigree football coach, from bashing the Boilermakers to an Allegany woman...
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    Otto Township Old Home Days to be held in 2021
    Local News, News
    Otto Township Old Home Days to be held in 2021
    RUTH BOGDAN Special to Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 21, 2020
    DUKE CENTER, Pa. — A flood of new support is prompting the Otto Township Old Home Days committee to give the event another try. Earlier this month, th...
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    Johnsonburg native Shuey rising in world javelin ranks
    Local Sports, Olean, Sports
    Johnsonburg native Shuey rising in world javelin ranks
    JOEL WHETZEL, Special to the Times Herald 
    Dec 03, 2019
    Michael Shuey is no stranger to accolades when it comes to throwing javelin. As a member of the Johnsonburg High School track and field team, Shuey wo...
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    Disability didn’t stop Ruether’s swim success
    Columnists, Local Sports, Olean, ...
    Disability didn’t stop Ruether’s swim success
    Chuck Pollock 
    Apr 17, 2019
    ST. BONAVENTURE — Over the 33-year history of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day at St. Bonaventure, there have been all manner of female spea...
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    NC State-bound Sargent inspired after US nationals
    Columnists, Local Sports, Sports
    NC State-bound Sargent inspired after US nationals
    SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
    Aug 14, 2018
    Makayla Sargent always targeted the 2020 Olympics, but that dream became just a little clearer this summer. That’s thanks to the Portville native’s pe...
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    Pollock: Bonnies’ bliss; Tommasino ‘n Olympic TV
    Basketball, College Sports, Columnists, ...
    Pollock: Bonnies’ bliss; Tommasino ‘n Olympic TV
    CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
    Mar 01, 2018
    Some random thoughts on sports as the basketball season winds down: — It’s a reality of life that the good times fly past while the bad ones plod on b...
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    New book takes a look at Western New York Olympians
    Columnists, Sports
    New book takes a look at Western New York Olympians
    CHUCK POLLOCK - Olean Times Herald 
    Nov 30, 2016
    ORCHARD PARK — An old friend stopped by on Sunday in the Buffalo press box. We first met in my early years covering the Bills when Denny Lynch was ass...
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    Local & Social
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    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    Gallery, News
    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
    Local News, News
    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
    Obituaries
    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
    Obituaries
    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
    Obituaries
    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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    Dennis L. Holliday
    Obituaries
    Dennis L. Holliday
    June 14, 2025
    Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
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