COVID-19 rocks region
Historically, the Times Herald polls staff on the top 10 stories of the year to compile the list. This year, however, the poll only included places 2 through 10, as there was no question to what the top story of the year would be â the COVID-19 pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2, better known as COVID-19 or coronavirus, was first reported in China in December 2019. The first local mention of the disease was published in the Times Herald on Jan. 27, with health officials reporting they were trying to prepare for the disease if it came to the area.
It was not a case of if, but when.
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From Exchange National Bank reaching toward the heavens to help housing homeless veterans, from bad news for the Bonnies to a Christmas made whole again, hereâs a look back on the week that was 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago on this edition of Turning Back the Clock.
1920
Dec. 21 â âAmericanizationâ classes are now underway in Olean, said Rovillus Rogers, director of Americanization work in this district. Classes have been formed at the Pennsylvania Railroad car shop in the early evenings three times a week. The first class had 64 men attend, learning civics, as well as a better grasp of English. Another 18 men in the locomotive shop are also learning. Two home classes for Syrian women have also been formed, and classes for Syrians, Italians and Poles are now in contemplation.
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