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On birding and rare or unusual sightings
On birding and rare or unusual sightings
By JEFFREY REED 
November 8, 2025
Among birders and non-birders alike, rare or unusual birds generate a lot of interest, especially if they're close by. For birders who keep a "life li...
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Pine Hill Cattle Company goes direct-to-consumer route for success
Pine Hill Cattle Company goes direct-to-consumer route for success
By JOHN BARTIMOLE Special to Olean Times Herald 
November 8, 2025
Editor's note: This is the latest in a series of eight articles spotlighting the businesses making up the 2025 Laine Business Accelerator cohort. “Whe...
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Olean vet takes Honor Flight to D.C. in first all-women group
Olean vet takes Honor Flight to D.C. in first all-women group
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
November 8, 2025
OLEAN — When U.S. Army Capt. Jane Boudin returned to Western New York after eight years of service, she didn’t get the welcome home most military vete...
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Mitchell, Bench Lead Bonaventure To Convincing Win Over Canisius
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Mitchell, Bench Lead Bonaventure To Convincing Win Over Canisius
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 8, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE - Frank Mitchell had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and eight offensive boards against his former school Canisius, and the Bonnies (2-0) pulled away from the Golden Griffins (1-2) to win 89-70 in their home opener on Saturday. Canisius shot well throughout, finishing at 49% from the field a...
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Bills look to extend streak vs. Dolphins in AFC East matchup
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Bills look to extend streak vs. Dolphins in AFC East matchup
By ALANIS THAMES - AP Sports Writer 
November 8, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins were close to beating the Buffalo Bills and ending a six-game losing streak against their division rivals whe...
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Olean sweeps Roy-Hart in state qualifier
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Olean sweeps Roy-Hart in state qualifier
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 7, 2025
“It makes me so happy knowing that I get to be with my favorite people,” Moses said. “Knowing that this is how we're going to end our senior season — ...
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Bonnies host Canisius in home opener Saturday
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Bonnies host Canisius in home opener Saturday
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 7, 2025
OLEAN — Coming off a gritty 69-63 win over Bradley in Monday’s Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team opens its h...
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Kicking for a cure
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Kicking for a cure
November 7, 2025
The Olean City School District staff faced members of the boys and girls varsity soccer teams Thursday night to raise money for local families affecte...
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Veterans Day events set for region
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Veterans Day events set for region
By BOB CLARK bclark @oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 08, 2025
Veterans Day ceremonies will allow communities nationwide a chance to stop and honor those who have served in the U.S. military on Tuesday. Most commu...
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Police reports 11/7/25
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Police reports 11/7/25
Nov 07, 2025
Salamanca Police  Wednesday, 11:08 a.m. , Blake D. Harrison, 23, of Wellsville, was arrested n a warrant. Harrison was released with an appearance tic...
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First-Gen leader finds her voice — and purpose — at SBU
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First-Gen leader finds her voice — and purpose — at SBU
Nov 07, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE — As a first-generation college student, Jezerae “Jez” Fayson knows the value of embracing opportunity and staying positive. Now a jun...
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No print edition of OTH on Veterans Day
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No print edition of OTH on Veterans Day
Nov 07, 2025
The Olean Times Herald will not publish a print edition for Tuesday due to the federal Veterans Day holiday. The Times Herald office will be open for ...
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Scott Cowles marks 30 years at Cutco
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Scott Cowles marks 30 years at Cutco
Nov 07, 2025
OLEAN — Scott Cowles, group leader for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will celebrate 30 years of service with the company next week. Cowles first joined Cutco o...
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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
Nov 01, 2025
SALAMANCA -- A city woman is facing murder and other felony charges after a death on River Street on Friday morning. The Salamanca Police Department r...
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Police reports 10/30/25
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Police reports 10/30/25
Oct 30, 2025
Olean Police Wednesday, 1:57 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Sullivan and North Seventh ...
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July 29, 2025
Benjamin Morgan of Allegany earned a Bachelor of Science in computer networks and cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus this past sp...
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Democrats, curb your enthusiasm
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Democrats, curb your enthusiasm
By ABBY McCLOSKEY Bloomberg Opinion 
November 7, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — By any metric, Tuesday’s elections were a blowout. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. The new D...
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