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    Letter to the Editor: Langworthy undermines essential programs
    Articles, Commentary, Leters to the Editor
    Letter to the Editor: Langworthy undermines essential programs
    Jun 02, 2025
    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy claims the GOP budget “eliminates waste, fraud and abuse” while protecting programs like Medicaid. But the “historic savings”...
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    Social Security Matters: Why must veterans pay for Medicare?
    Articles, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Why must veterans pay for Medicare?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 30, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up require...
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    ALICE report reveals financial hardship for thousands in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
    Allegany County News, Articles, Cattaraugus County, ...
    ALICE report reveals financial hardship for thousands in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    May 29, 2025
    OLEAN — Data from the latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report shows a significant percentage of households in Cattaraugus an...
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    Social Security Matters: How do I apply for benefits?
    Articles, Business, Local News, ...
    Social Security Matters: How do I apply for benefits?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 23, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I just turned 65 years old in February. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. — Seeking Assistance DEA...
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    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 09, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligibl...
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    Social Security Matters: Applying at 62; when to enroll in Medicare
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Applying at 62; when to enroll in Medicare
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 02, 2025
    ASK RUSTY: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted an early retirement application...
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    A doomsday clock is ticking
    Opinion, opinion/columns
    A doomsday clock is ticking
    Apr 17, 2025
    If the federal government wants to keep Medicare and Social Security intact for the next 75 years, it will need an extra $78.2 trillion in cash that i...
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    A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking
    Commentary, Nation World
    A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking
    Apr 17, 2025
    If the federal government wants to keep Medicare and Social Security intact for the next 75 years, it will need an extra $78.2 trillion in cash that i...
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    Arc Allegany-Steuben offers summer youth employment program
    Allegany County News, Local News
    Arc Allegany-Steuben offers summer youth employment program
    Apr 16, 2025
    The Arc Allegany-Steuben is currently accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to students ages 16 and up w...
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    Social Security Matters: Will benefit increase if I keep working after applying
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Will benefit increase if I keep working after applying
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Apr 11, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 yea...
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    The Pavilion in Bradford to host open house hiring event
    Business, Local News, News
    The Pavilion in Bradford to host open house hiring event
    Mar 31, 2025
    BRADFORD, Pa. — The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center plans an open house hiring event for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3. The Pavilion is hirin...
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    Social Security Matters: Can wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Can wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Mar 28, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I are collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget. A reti...
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    Social Security Matters: Can paying Medicare premium be avoided?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Can paying Medicare premium be avoided?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Mar 14, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: Is there any way I can get out of paying the $185/month I am told will be taken out of my Social Security for Medicare Part B when I turn ...
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    3 NY Social Security offices listed for closing — not Olean’s
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
    3 NY Social Security offices listed for closing — not Olean’s
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Mar 12, 2025
    Elon Musk’sDepartment of Government Efficiency(DOGE) is set to shut down 47 Social Security Administrationfield offices nationwide — and three in New ...
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    Social Security Matters: Can I get back Medicare taxes paid?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Can I get back Medicare taxes paid?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Jan 03, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I'm 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security, my military pension and state retirement bene...
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    Hochul signs law to help thousands of seniors stay warm
    Local News, News, NY State News
    Hochul signs law to help thousands of seniors stay warm
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Dec 27, 2024
    Gov. Kathy Hochulsigned a law to expand access to theHome Energy Assistance Program(HEAP) and help more seniors enroll in heating aid. The legislation...
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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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