Allegany-Limestone lists 4th quarter honor rolls
July 2, 2026
ALLEGANY — Allegany-Limestone Middle/High School announced its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 school year. HONOR ROLL Grade 6: Male...
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Olean, region gear up for Independence Day celebrations
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
July 2, 2026
Communities across the region are hoping to make the nation’s 250th birthday on Saturday a blast. In the city of Olean, activities began Wednesday wit...
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Oilers’ three-game surge stopped by Tarp Skunks
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
June 30, 2026
OLEAN — The Oilers’ (10-11) three-game winning streak game to an end on Tuesday, as the Tarp Skunks’ (16-6) big five-run fourth inning carried them to an 8-4 victory. The Tarp Skunks have been a frequent and difficult opponent for the Oilers this season, currently leading the season series 4-2. Olea...
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Six to be inducted into SBU’s Rugby Hall of Fame
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
June 30, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — Six alumni whose contributions helped shape the tradition, culture and success of St. Bonaventure University rugby will be inducted ...
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Local & Social
West Valley announces 4th quarter honor rolls
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News, ...
Jul 02, 2026
WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School Principal Rachel Mychajluk announced the following students in grades 7-12 have been named to the honor rolls...
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Olean eyes Aug. 17 opening for ice season
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jul 02, 2026
OLEAN -- Summer is just hitting its peak, and city officials are thinking about ice? The city of Olean Recreation Department is eyeing an Aug. 17 open...
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Landowners seek to overturn New York’s fracking ban
Business News, Local News, News, ...
By ROGER HANNIGAN GILSON Times Union, Albany 
Jul 02, 2026
ALBANY (TNS) — A federal lawsuit filed by a father and son who own more than 160 acres of property in Delaware County is seeking to overturn New York'...
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OTH to print for Friday, no paper July 4th
Local News, News
Jul 01, 2026
Due to the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday, the Olean Times Herald's Weekend Edition will be published for delivery on Friday. The Times Herald's o...
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Atlantic Brass Quintet returns to SBU Quick Center for two-week residency
Local News, News, Student News
By BELLE MARTINELLI, Special to the Times Herald 
Jul 01, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The world-renowned Atlantic Brass Quintet is back at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, beginning the...
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Crime and Courts
Olean Police: City man charged after stabbing incident
Crime News, Local News, News
Jun 30, 2026
OLEAN — A North 15th Street man faces two counts of first-degree assault and other charges relating to a stabbing incident that occurred at about 1 a....
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Police reports 6/29/26
Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, Local News, ...
Jun 29, 2026
Olean Police • Friday, 5:21 p.m.,  a one-vehicle/one-bicycle accident was reported on North Union Street at the Olean Center Mall entrance. Lilly R. R...
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Olean teenager charged in stabbing incident
Crime News, Local News, News
Jun 25, 2026
OLEAN — An Olean teenager faces felony assault and other charges after a stabbing incident early Wednesday that resulted in the 16-year-old victim bei...
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I’m a Republican, and here’s why I love America
Commentary, Opinion
By KELLY AYOTTE InsideSources.com 
July 2, 2026
CONCORD, N.H. (TNS) — When people ask why I love America, my answer is simple. I love America because it is a place where ordinary people can live ext...
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I’m a Democrat, and here’s why I love America
Commentary, Opinion
RO KHANNA InsideSources.com 
July 2, 2026
LOS ANGELES (TNS) — The American spirit is the heartbeat of our greatness. You’ll see it in the tenacity of farmworkers and the unique drive of dedica...
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