By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
December 24, 2025
OLEAN — Children and adults alike hit the ice on Wednesday to skate with Santa Claus. The visit by the jolly old elf was part of the annual Skate with...
December 24, 2025
OLEAN — Olean Medical Group (OMG), a Kaleida Health organization, proudly announces the retirement of three remarkable healthcare professionals who ha...
December 24, 2025
Local Sports, Sports
December 23, 2025
Golden anniversary event set for this weekend at A-L ALLEGANY — What began in December 1974 as a four-team boys basketball tournament has grown into a cherished regional tradition, and this year it reaches a historic milestone. The Cattaraugus County chapter of the International Association of Appro...
Football, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
December 23, 2025
OLEAN — With 53 seconds left in the New York State Class C championship game last spring, Pioneer High School had one last chance. Trailing Owego 6–0 ...
Local Sports, Sports
December 23, 2025
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December 22, 2025
Salamanca wins Winter Showcase tournament title ELLICOTTVILLE — A.J. Myers drained five 3-pointers en route to 21 points and the Ellicottville boys ba...
Local Sports, Sports
December 22, 2025
A-L’s Crosson and Booker, Warriors’ Nelthrople take 2nd HOUGHTON — The Allegany-Limestone, Salamanca and Franklinville/Ellicottville indoor track and ...
Local & Social
Local News, News
Dec 25, 2025
ALFRED — Members of the Alfred State University Police Department donated $1,883 to Allegany County Cancer Services through their No Shave November in...
Local News, News
Dec 25, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — CCE Cattaraugus and 11 volunteer trainees completed a 12-week volunteer training for the Cornell Climate Stewards (CCS) program on Dec...
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Dec 25, 2025
DEAR ABBY: While attending a friend's family barbecue, "Willa," a young mother of four, drank too much and became ill. Drugs may have been involved. U...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Dec 24, 2025
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Dec 24, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I'm an active senior man. To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks. I've had the same stylist for three ...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Dec 24, 2025
ALLEGANY — The holiday season is a time for giving, and family of the late Jerry Rogers has made it truly special for local hospice patients and staff...
Local News, News
Dec 24, 2025
OLEAN — “Growing Good” isn’t just the mantra of the Community Foundation — it’s the driving force behind holiday generosity reaching those who need it...
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 24, 2025
During the busy holiday season, some in the community may take a moment to step back and reflect upon the reason for the holy season by visiting churc...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Dec 24, 2025
Discover the history of Allegany State Park on Jan. 1 at this year’s First Day Hike, an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of in...
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By SARA FURLONG, news@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 24, 2025
DUKE CENTER, Pa. — More than $1 million has been allocated by Pennsylvania to repair a closed Otto Township bridge — with residents currently parking ...
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Crime, Local News
Dec 22, 2025
HINSDALE — Two Hinsdale residents face multiple charges following an alleged assault, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office reported Monday. Emily E...
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 19, 2025
BUFFALO -- An Ellicottville man will spend more than seven years in federal prison for coercing women into prostitution. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiaco...
Crime, Local News, News
Kellen Quigley 
Dec 18, 2025
OLEAN — The Olean High School principal who faces charges after a Dec. 2 incident with a student allegedly pushed, shoved and placed his hands around ...
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mkeim@oleantimesherald.com 
December 25, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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December 17, 2025
SUNY Jamestown Community College celebrated the achievements of its Honors students during the fall semester Student Showcase on Dec. 5. Formerly kn...
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Bob Clark 
November 11, 2025
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Bob Clark 
August 19, 2025
CUBA — The Cuba Circulating Library cut the ribbon Friday on the renovated Inez Hupp Memorial Youth Area. The $580,000 project was funded with an endo...
Commentary, Opinion
By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
December 24, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — When Republican Lee Zeldin ran for governor in 2022, Joe Biden was one of his best assets. Biden's approval rating just before the elec...
Commentary, Opinion
December 24, 2025
U.S. officials from across the political spectrum vow to ramp up efforts to wean the nation off rare-earth mineral imports from China. But the most pr...
Commentary, Opinion
By RICHARD STERN and SPENCER SKALLEBERG 
December 24, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Much has been written about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) since it was signed into law last summer, but one of its more in...
Commentary, Opinion
December 23, 2025
While cooking fires are the primary cause of house fires, there are added risks in the winter. Risks for house fires multiply in the winter, and speci...
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
December 24, 2025
Over the past 40 years, the smart move was not to bet against James Cameron. From surprise indie sci-fi hit “The Terminator” to blockbuster sci-fi/act...
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December 24, 2025
Holiday-season revelers are reminded that New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in the ongoing, nationwide enforc...
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By LUAINE LEE Tribune News Service 
December 24, 2025
The Christmas marathon is almost over. As folk wrap that last gift for Aunt Lizze, gnaw that crumbling sugar cookie, and dip into the last penny in th...
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By Nick Sabato - Niagara Gazette 
December 23, 2025
As passing game struggles with inconsistencies CLEVELAND (TNS) — The Buffalo Bills have the reigning MVP. And amidst a four-game winning streak, quart...
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
December 23, 2025
ORCHARD PARK — Wearing a T-shirt, shorts and running shoes following a walk-through practice, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made his way to the...
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December 23, 2025
WELLSVILLE — The Jones Memorial Hospital Urgent Care has recently earned Urgent Care Center Accreditation with the National Urgent Care Center Accredi...
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