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100 miles for those who served
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (288+ words) When Linda Transki's grandfather boarded an Honor Flight to Washington, D. C. , her family worried the trip might reopen old wounds. A World War II veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient, he had not flown on an airplane since returning home from…...
Declining pride in America is a concern
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (289+ words) Pride in being an American drops the younger you get, a new Quinnipiac poll confirms " a fact that confirms what a terrible job older generations have done at teaching the young. Or, rather, what a successful job one part of…...
State & Union: OHS Interact Club builds new momentum
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (284+ words) The Olean High School Interact Club has reactivated, marking a renewed chapter of student leadership, service and community engagement within the school district. Club leaders note that the organization was actually reestablished during the previous school year. That initial year…...
Celebrate National Trails Day with IMPACT on Saturday
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (286+ words) IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails, Inc. invites the public to join Saturday on a 6-mile morning hike to celebrate National Trails Day in Phillips Creek State Forest. During the hike, IMPACT will introduce hikers to a new Adirondack-style lean-to,…...
Cuba Library Spring Tea celebrates America 250 with DAR
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (280+ words) CUBA " The Cuba Circulating Library invites you to its Annual Spring Tea on Tuesday, May 27, at 1 p. m. , with the program celebrating America 250 with guest speakers from the Catherine Schuyler Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. They will share the stories of…...
SBU lecture to explore George Washington's legacy, influence
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) ST. BONAVENTURE " Few figures in American history have cast a shadow as long as George Washington's. As the so-called "Father of our Country," he is universally recognized. But how well do people actually know Washington? Those are questions Dr. Phillip…...
State & Union: John Adams reconsidered in SBU prof's new book before America's 250th birthday - Olean Times Herald
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) John Adams isn't always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski, writing professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs…...
State & Union: John Adams reconsidered in SBU prof's new book before America's 250th birthday
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) John Adams isn't always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski, writing professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs…...
Wreaths Across America volunteers will turn out Saturday
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (111+ words) Volunteers will mobilize Saturday for Wreaths Across America " an effort to place thousands of simple holiday wreaths at the graves of veterans across Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. In Olean's. .. Wreaths Across America volunteers will turn out Saturday Please help local…...