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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

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Supreme Court isn’t corrupt or ideologically out of step

PATRICK TUOHEY The Kansas City Star

Sep 24, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — If you were to watch cable news about the United States Supreme Court, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was in the throes of...

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In attempt to reverse Supreme Court’s immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Aug 02, 2024

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have immunity for criminal action...

Commentary, Nation World

The left’s hysterical reaction to SCOTUS immunity decision

ROBERT F. SANCHEZ Miami Herald

Jul 05, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (TNS) — For decade after decade in the United States of America, July 4, 1776, has been joyously celebrated as the date when America...

Commentary, Nation World

Supreme Court decision makes mockery of July 4th

JACKIE CALMES Los Angeles Times

Jul 04, 2024

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Perhaps on the Fourth of July, the Alitos flew the American flag properly, not upside down, at their Virginia or New Jersey homes. ...

Commentary, Nation World

A middle ground on presidential immunity

Jul 02, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court ended its term Monday with a highly anticipated decision that provides American presidents with a modicum of immunity from crim...

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Cattaraugus County legislators condemn state in recent NRA, green energy measurers

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Jun 13, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s lawmakers made their voice loud and clear in opposition to New York state regarding recent decisions and proposal...

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Supreme Court: NRA can sue ex-NY official over blacklist after Parkland shooting

LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for a National Rifle Association lawsuit against a former New York state official o...

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RTW: Verbal insults against the highest court in our land

CHRISTINE VAN HORN Special to Olean Times Herald

Jul 25, 2022

This is written as a response to Gene Lyons’ commentary, “The Supremes Just Keep Delivering Hits,” which was filled with bold assumptions and insults ...

Local Columnists, Nation World, Opinion

Supreme Court isn’t a medical board or legislature

RICH LOWRY

Dec 04, 2021

At times, you might have been forgiven for thinking that oral arguments over the Dobbs case were being held before the Health and Human Services Commi...