Randolph resident, WWII vet Zunner celebrates 100th birthday
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
May 5, 2026
RANDOLPH — Life has been one heck of a ride for World War II veteran Edward “Bruce” Zunner as he marks a well-lived century. The Randolph resident cel...
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Triple-winner Forney paces Portville girls in win at West Valley
Local Sports, Sports, Track & Field
May 5, 2026
WEST VALLEY — Led by triple-winner Meghan Forney, the Portville girls track and field team ran away with a 112-27 victory over West Valley Tuesday on the road. Forney won the 100 and 200-meter dashes as well as the high jump. The Panthers also won all three relays and had additional individual first...
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Local & Social
Remains of WWII airman from NY return home after 80 years
Local News, News, NY State News
By Olean Times Herald staff 
May 05, 2026
The remains of a U.S. Army Air Corps second lieutenant, who died while being held prisoner by the Japanese after the surrender in the Philippines, hav...
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DAR begins America 250 observances with library display, tea party
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
May 05, 2026
OLEAN — A special display and a tea party are planned this month as the local Daughters of the American Revolution kick off America’s 250th anniversar...
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Franklinville’s Mest named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County, High School, Local News, ...
May 05, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Peyton Mest, the daughter of Joshua and Jennifer Mest and...
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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
Local News, News
May 05, 2026
From the story of a brick and getting ready for the nation’s 150th birthday to the magical moving telephone pole, from a high-profile commencement spe...
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Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins to play outdoor casino concert Aug. 21
Cattaraugus County, Lifestyle, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
May 05, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is doubling down on star power to present a memorable evening of outdoor country music this August. The Sa...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 5/4/26
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
May 04, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 1 p.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident on Wayne Street near Independence Drive. A vehicle operated b...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces recent grand jury indictments
Cattaraugus County, Crime, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
May 01, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during recent weeks, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Wedne...
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A California billionaire unbothered by a targeted tax
Commentary, Opinion
By ROBIN ABCARIAN Los Angeles Times 
May 5, 2026
LOS ANGELES (TNS) — I don't really understand why tax avoidance is the holy grail of the richest American families. When you've got more than enough m...
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The left’s disturbing reaction to a would-be assassin
Commentary, Opinion
By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics 
May 5, 2026
This assassination attempt felt different. Following the previous attempts on the president’s life, progressives briefly acknowledged that their false...
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