Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break
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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
August 18, 2026
OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...
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In Wellsville, remembering 9/11 a quarter century later
In Wellsville, remembering 9/11 a quarter century later
By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
September 5, 2026
WELLSVILLE — While communities around the county will observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, two commemorations...
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Gators girls soccer pull away from Olean for first win of season
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Gators girls soccer pull away from Olean for first win of season
By Henry Buchan 
September 5, 2026
OLEAN — The Gators (1-1-0) patiently probed until they broke through Olean’s (0-0-1) low block on Saturday, earning their first win of the season, 3-0 over their local rivals. Gators’ coach Dale MacArthur described his team’s strong mindset, earning a road victory after giving up five goals and fall...
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Portville/C-R/B-R rolls 41-0 behind Wilson, Carter
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Portville/C-R/B-R rolls 41-0 behind Wilson, Carter
September 4, 2026
A-L/Hinsdale, F/E claim big opening night wins BOLIVAR — In an efficient debut for both the Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg offense and defen...
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Mistakes cost young Huskies in opening game vs Pioneer
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Mistakes cost young Huskies in opening game vs Pioneer
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
September 4, 2026
OLEAN — The Huskies’ new era showed both their potential and their youth in their season opener on Friday, as they were unable to overcome early mista...
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Pioneer girls rally over Niagara Wheatfield, 5-3
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Pioneer girls rally over Niagara Wheatfield, 5-3
September 4, 2026
SANBORN — The Pioneer girls soccer team scored three second-half goals to rally past Niagara Wheatfield in a thriller Friday night, 5-3. Ellie Edwards...
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Police reports 9/4/26
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Police reports 9/4/26
Sep 05, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 4:01 p.m. , Jeremiah Willie Baskin, 28, of 212 N. 11th St., was charged with third-degree menacing, a class B misdemeanor, and ...
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JCC at 50 in Olean: One student’s fight helped create opportunities for others
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JCC at 50 in Olean: One student’s fight helped create opportunities for others
By VINNY PEZZIMENTI Special to Olean Times Herald 
Sep 04, 2026
Editor's note: This article is part of a series marking the 50th anniversary of SUNY Jamestown Community College's Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean ...
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Gillibrand bill would stop Trump from renaming Great Lakes
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Gillibrand bill would stop Trump from renaming Great Lakes
Sep 03, 2026
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand proposes a bill that would prohibit President Donald Trump from renaming Lake Ontario and the other Great Lakes. The legi...
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State & Union: New scams targeting school loan repayment
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State & Union: New scams targeting school loan repayment
Sep 03, 2026
Scammers are trying to trick people with large school loan debts into signing up for fake repayment programs, Attorney General Letitia James warned. S...
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Rain, winds cause damage across region
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Rain, winds cause damage across region
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 03, 2026
OLEAN — Locals were cleaning up damage on Thursday after a Wednesday evening storm system blew through the region. A series of severe thunderstorm war...
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Wellsville man pleads in child pornography case
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Wellsville man pleads in child pornography case
Sep 03, 2026
A 41-year-old Wellsville man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distribution of child pornography for using a cell phone to record sex acts wit...
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Police reports 8/31/26
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Police reports 8/31/26
Sep 01, 2026
Olean Police Friday, 6:43 p.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Tate and North Union streets. A ...
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Hidden cost of America’s massive national debt
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Hidden cost of America’s massive national debt
September 4, 2026
The national debt isn’t just a big number. It’s a major anchor on economic growth. On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that government bond y...
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We are cannibalizing our history
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We are cannibalizing our history
By SARA EDDY FURLONG 
September 4, 2026
There is considerable interest in — and concern about — what will happen as artificial intelligence consumes more of its own output. AI produces somet...
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