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Cross-endorsed candidates led WNY Supreme Court races
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
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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Portville adjusts to Randolph challenge, captures another sectional crown
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Portville adjusts to Randolph challenge, captures another sectional crown
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 5, 2026
JAMESTOWN — It didn’t come easily, but first seeded Portville captured another Class C title on Thursday, beating seventh seeded Randolph in four sets (25-11, 21-25, 25-18, 25-15). With the win, Portville’s quest for a remarkable sixth straight state title is ongoing. Their win in the final came aft...
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Ellicottville rallies past Cassadaga Valley for Class D crown
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Ellicottville rallies past Cassadaga Valley for Class D crown
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 5, 2026
JAMESTOWN — Seventh-seeded Ellicottville overcame an early deficit and a young team's preseason expectations Thursday, rallying past Cassadaga Valley ...
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Plans to study cleaning up latest Olean brownfield published
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Plans to study cleaning up latest Olean brownfield published
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 05, 2026
OLEAN — A draft plan to go after one of the city’s brownfields has been filed with the state. Plans to test a 4.7-acre site at 1641 River St. to see j...
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Judge rejects New York sheriffs move to block anti-ICE law
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Judge rejects New York sheriffs move to block anti-ICE law
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
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Portville Homecoming 2026
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
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OCT performances of hilariously haunting ‘Blithe Spirit’ begin tonight
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
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State & Union: Smashing pumpkins at Saturday events
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
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Police reports 11/4/26
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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Police reports 11/2/26
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Police reports 11/2/26
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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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
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?
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Will the U.S. Senate satisfy Abdul El-Sayed?
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
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Your parents’ Republican Party isn’t coming back
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
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Trump finally does in himself — and his party
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
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Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost
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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