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What’s Cool in School: ‘Twas the night before winter break
What’s Cool in School: ‘Twas the night before winter break
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
January 3, 2026
While schools across the region have been closed for the past week or longer for the winter break, many have been sharing the exciting things students...
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Sherburne: ‘Change is going to come’ to Olean
Sherburne: ‘Change is going to come’ to Olean
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
January 2, 2026
OLEAN — Promises of change and transparency dominated Mayor Amy Sherburne’s first State of the City address on Friday. In front of a council chamber f...
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Bills celebrate home finale with 35-8 rout of the Jets in potential final game at Highmark Stadium
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Bills celebrate home finale with 35-8 rout of the Jets in potential final game at Highmark Stadium
By By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
January 4, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With the outcome well in hand, Bills coach Sean McDermott took a moment to look back and take in the spectacle of a still-packed stadium and fans in full-throated vigor singing along to “Mr. Brightside.” The scene Sunday and the 35-8 win over the New York Jets was the type ...
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Richmond’s red-hot shooting too much for Bonnies in A-10 loss
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Richmond’s red-hot shooting too much for Bonnies in A-10 loss
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
January 3, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE - The Bonnies (10-5, 1-2) couldn’t keep up with Richmond’s (12-4, 2-1) torrid offensive pace on Saturday, falling 80-60. In recent yea...
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The top local stories of 2025
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The top local stories of 2025
By J.P. BUTLER and SAM WILSON, Olean Times Herald 
January 3, 2026
The year saw some spectacular performances — both by teams and individuals — and big changes. And while St. Bonaventure men’s basketball remained a bi...
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Olean boys roll past Pioneer; Fillmore girls win
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Olean boys roll past Pioneer; Fillmore girls win
January 2, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean High boys basketball team put up 23 first-quarter points while building a sizable advantage against a fellow Class A program. It pro...
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Warriors earn big win over Eagles in Swish Away Cancer game
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Warriors earn big win over Eagles in Swish Away Cancer game
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
January 2, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Warriors (5-3) swarmed the Eagles (3-4) from the opening tip on Friday, coming up with a dominant defensive performance and a 58-16 wi...
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That’s Wall, folks
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That’s Wall, folks
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 02, 2026
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Tickets available for Genesis House Gala
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Tickets available for Genesis House Gala
Rev. Kim Rossi, Owen Gould to be honored Feb. 6
By Olean Times Herald staff 
Jan 02, 2026
OLEAN — The Genesis House of Olean will host its annual fundraising gala, “For the Love of All,” on Friday, Feb. 6, honoring the Rev. Kim Rossi and he...
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State: Counties see more in sales taxes November, cities decline
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State: Counties see more in sales taxes November, cities decline
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 02, 2026
Local sales tax receipts were mixed in November, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. Data from the Office of the State Comptroller indicated that co...
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Police reports 1/1/25: Belfast man charged with rape
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Police reports 1/1/25: Belfast man charged with rape
Jan 01, 2026
BELFAST — A Belfast man faces a charge of rape, the New York State Police reported. Charles J. Gibney, 33, was charged at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday with first...
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Police reports 12/29/25
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Police reports 12/29/25
Dec 29, 2025
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office FREEDOM — Brandon Davis, 25, of Freedom, was charged at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 with third-degree criminal possession of a ...
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Police reports 12/24/25
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Police reports 12/24/25
Dec 25, 2025
Allegany County Sheriff's Office BELMONT — Jorge Lopez-Fernandez, no age provided, of Lockport, was charged Monday with second-degree assault, a class...
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Big (and not so big) questions that loom for 2026
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Big (and not so big) questions that loom for 2026
By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
January 4, 2026
ALBANY (TNS) — It was nice knowing you, 2025. You were fine, but with due respect, we've moved on. It's 2026, baby! What will this year bring? Here ar...
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Health Matters: What we the people want
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Health Matters: What we the people want
By ATHENA GODET-CALOGERAS 
January 2, 2026
I’ve been educating about and advocating for universal health care these past 45 years. While at times sidelined or discouraged, I have never dropped ...
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Social Security still works, but its future is up to us
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Social Security still works, but its future is up to us
By ROBERT CROPF The Fulcrum/TNS 
January 2, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (TNS) — Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve been paying closer attention to Social Security, and rec...
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Has the West given up protecting its citizens?
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Has the West given up protecting its citizens?
By SIMON HANKINSON 
January 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Two centuries ago, gentlemen routinely carried swords or pistols to protect themselves, their families and their property. On the u...
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