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President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images/TNS)

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

December 24, 2025

Prosperity and philanthropy reborn: A conservative way forward

By RICHARD STERN and SPENCER SKALLEBERG

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Much has been written about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) since it was...

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Christmas reflections manifest in different ways

By DEB WUETHRICH

December 24, 2025

PORTVILLE, N.Y. — I’ve been enjoying a personal, tailor-made Oak Ridge Boys Christmas this year. I was surprised to learn that this country gospel gro...

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Snow ‘on a roll’

December 24, 2025

Salamanca Press reporter Deb Everts discovered some very unusual objects in her backyard Sunday morning. When she went out to investigate, she saw a b...

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Local Sports, Sports

IAABO hoops tournament reaches 50th year

Golden anniversary event set for this weekend at A-L

December 24, 2025

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — What began in December 1974 as a four-team boys basketball tournament has grown into a cherished regional tradition, and this year it...

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First Day Hike planned at Allegany State Park

December 24, 2025

Discover the history of Allegany State Park on Jan. 1 at this year’s First Day Hike, an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of in...

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‘Love Machine’ nonprofit donation vending machine at Holiday Valley

December 24, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — The skiing is great at Holiday Valley, and now you can help make a difference at the same time. The "Love Machine" is a charitab...

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