Cross-endorsed candidates led WNY Supreme Court races
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesdherald.com 
November 5, 2026
Two candidates endorsed by both major parties led the race for four state Supreme Court seats in Western New York following Tuesday's voting, with two...
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Olean H.S. to host Billy Martin’s Cole All Star Circus on Sunday
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
November 5, 2026
OLEAN — Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment while supporting local music education when Billy Martin’s Cole All Star Circus br...
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First Allegany County Tri-College Classic game benefits United Way
Baseball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
November 5, 2026
ALFRED —The inaugural Allegany County Tri-College Classic baseball tournament was held Oct. 3 at Alfred State College with proceeds benefiting United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties (UWCAC). The three higher education institutions in Allegany County — Alfred State College, Alfred University a...
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Trinkaus powers Bonnies past D’Youville 68-56 in opener
Basketball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
November 4, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure shook off first half rust on the way to a 68-56 victory on Opening Night over D'Youville at the Reilly Center. Fresh...
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Gators take lead on PK, but can’t hold off Livonia
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
November 4, 2026
A-L/Hinsdale falls in Class B Subregional, 4-1 GENESEO — A foul inside the Livonia penalty box gave Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale life with an early lea...
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Local & Social
Judge rejects New York sheriffs move to block anti-ICE law
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News, ...
By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Nov 05, 2026
New York can continue restricting county sheriffs from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement crackdowns while a legal challenge over the la...
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Portville Homecoming 2026
Lifestyle, Lifestyles, Local News, ...
Nov 05, 2026
Homecoming 2026 festivities last month started with a parade before the football, which included more than 30 vehicles and more than 450 participants ...
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OCT performances of hilariously haunting ‘Blithe Spirit’ begin tonight
Lifestyle, Lifestyles, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 05, 2026
OLEAN — Halloween may have passed, but there is still a strong connection to the spirit world at the Olean Community Theatre. The public is invited to...
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State & Union: Smashing pumpkins at Saturday events
Local News, News
Nov 05, 2026
Several area groups are planning events to smash some leftover pumpkins from the Halloween holiday. Canticle Farm, in cooperation with Cornell Coopera...
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Police reports 11/4/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
Nov 05, 2026
Olean Police Monday, 3:34 p.m. , Kelly N. Knight, 43, of 1312 W. Henley St., was charged with forcible touching and acting in a manner injurious to a ...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 11/2/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
Nov 02, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 5:15 p.m. , Tyrone Long, 30, of Buffalo, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-...
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Olean man convicted of unlawful surveillance, awaits sentencing
Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 29, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man was convicted of second-degree unlawful surveillance, a class E felony, in Cattaraugus County Court earlier this month, D...
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
News, News
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
October 2, 2026
When U.S. Air Force Maj. Matt Blue's C-130 flies over Highmark Stadium on Sunday, he will do it with a mission central to the community that raised hi...
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Will the U.S. Senate satisfy Abdul El-Sayed?
Commentary, Opinion
By KAITLYN BUSS The Detroit News 
November 5, 2026
DETROIT (TNS) — Michigan elected Abdul El-Sayed to a six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Don’t be surprised if he doesn’t finish it. El-Sayed...
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Your parents’ Republican Party isn’t coming back
Commentary, Opinion
By JACKIE CALMES Los Angeles Times 
November 5, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Donald Trump long ago promised Republicans that, with him as their leader, there'd be so many wins, they'd tire of winning. He didn...
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Trump finally does in himself — and his party
Commentary, Opinion
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
November 4, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Ever since Donald Trump emerged on the political scene and started to say and do outrageous things, his opponents have wondered wha...
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Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost
Commentary, Opinion
By JARED WHITLEY InsideSources.com 
November 4, 2026
After a big loss, there’s always plenty of finger-pointing. Well, get ready because I have eight fingers (and two thumbs) to point. Republicans who bo...
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