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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

The 5 people you should have as a reference

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The 5 people you should have as a reference

Kate Lopaze

Mar 16, 2020

Handing over a list of references to a potential new employer can feel like tricky business. If you don’t have a job offer in hand, you might be worri...

3 job search hacks that will get you hired

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3 job search hacks that will get you hired

Eric Titner

Feb 27, 2020

In today’s winner-take-all, ultra-competitive job market, smart candidates take full advantage of every opportunity to get ahead of the competition in...

Top 5 jobs for Baby Boomers

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Top 5 jobs for Baby Boomers

Kate Lopaze

Feb 20, 2020

In the U.S., the average retirement age for workers is 65 for men, and 63 for women. Many assume that workers who are 60+ are lining up at the retirem...

200 action verbs that will make your resume more dynamic

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200 action verbs that will make your resume more dynamic

Kate Lopaze

Feb 12, 2020

Take a look at your resume. When you read it, do you notice a lot of vague or passive words and phrases like “responsible for,” “tasked with,” or “wor...

ASP Nordic Ski Patrol sharpens emergency response skills

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ASP Nordic Ski Patrol sharpens emergency response skills

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Feb 09, 2020

RED HOUSE — Members of the Allegany State Park Nordic Ski Patrol completed their On-the-Hill Refresher winter training Feb. 1. The band of hardy volun...

Confidently answer the dreaded question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

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Confidently answer the dreaded question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

Kate Lopaze

Jan 29, 2020

You’re in the interview. You have your talking points down cold, and you’ve rocked the small talk portion of the interview. You’re ready to talk about...

What your resume should look like in 2020

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What your resume should look like in 2020

Kate Lopaze

Jan 16, 2020

2020 may not feel like the crazy future we were taught to expect by pop culture (Flying cars! Robot servants and/or overlords! Food in pill form!), bu...

6 things to consider before switching careers in 2020

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6 things to consider before switching careers in 2020

Kate Lopaze

Jan 07, 2020

New year, new you … new career? As you start to think about what your year will look like and how you’ll grow and change, your professional life is ce...

Snow or no snow, there’s lots of fun at WinterCamp

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Snow or no snow, there’s lots of fun at WinterCamp

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Jan 01, 2020

QUAKER RUN — Lack of snow and lots of mud didn’t stop the fun at Camp Turner’s WinterCamp held Dec. 28 through 30. Children from all over the region h...

Translating your military experience to civilian work

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Translating your military experience to civilian work

Eric Titner

Dec 16, 2019

Are you a current or former member of the United States Military? If so, then congratulations: not only did you seize the opportunity to serve your co...

How to age-proof your resume

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How to age-proof your resume

Kate Lopaze

Dec 10, 2019

In an ideal world, age would have no bearing on how you’re perceived as a potential employee. Skills and experience should count for, well, everything...

Seneca Valley kids learn CPR skills

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Seneca Valley kids learn CPR skills

Brandon Daniel

Nov 15, 2019

Each year, hundreds of thousands suffer from cardiac arrest in the U.S. Anytime, anywhere, an emergency can strike, leaving many with little chance fo...

Should you consider a career change after 50?

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Should you consider a career change after 50?

Kate Lopaze

Nov 12, 2019

These days, it may seem like every spotlight is on Millennial workers. What is their work style? How are they changing the workplace? Is avocado toast...

Writing a strong cover letter when changing careers

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Writing a strong cover letter when changing careers

Kate Lopaze

Nov 11, 2019

Changing careers can be seriously challenging. Once you’ve made the already tough decision to go for something new, you will likely then have new real...

Why college is no longer the only path to a successful career

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Why college is no longer the only path to a successful career

Eric Titner

Nov 08, 2019

There’s no doubt about it, the world is changing fast—and at a pace that most of us have never experienced before. Everything from rapid advances in t...

Summer Youth Employment Program has record number of participants

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Summer Youth Employment Program has record number of participants

Oct 31, 2019

The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services Summer Youth Employment Program assisted 168 youths ages 14 to 20 with jobs this summer. That was...

Is there such a thing as “too old” for the workplace?

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Is there such a thing as “too old” for the workplace?

Kate Lopaze

Sep 20, 2019

In an ideal world, everyone would be able to work as long as they feel fit to do so. In our unfortunately real world, a focus on ever-younger generati...

Are you a good leader? Answer these questions to find out.

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Are you a good leader? Answer these questions to find out.

Kate Lopaze

Aug 09, 2019

Leadership qualities are some of the most difficult soft skills to assess. Everyone has their own style, and “leadership” is already a pretty subjecti...

8 high-paying customer service jobs: What titles to look for in your job search

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8 high-paying customer service jobs: What titles to look for in your job search

Kate Lopaze

Jun 29, 2019

If you’re thinking about a career in customer service, you’ve probably already picked up on the fact that it’s a pretty broad field right now, with a ...

5 important questions to ask before starting a new job

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5 important questions to ask before starting a new job

Kate Lopaze

May 08, 2019

You rocked the interview , you got the job offer, you quit your old job, and you’ve been in celebration mode for the past two weeks. Now you’re starti...