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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State & Union: ‘I made it; I’m 100 years old’
State & Union: ‘I made it; I’m 100 years old’
August 26, 2026
On Aug. 8, when awakened by her daughter, Ila Webster said, "I made it; I'm 100 years old." While certainly aware that it was her birthday, Ila did no...
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St. Bonaventure, Temple men’s hoops head to The Palestra in December
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St. Bonaventure, Temple men’s hoops head to The Palestra in December
August 27, 2026
Programs agree to December 12 meeting in Philadelphia, cementing first matchup between the teams since 2013 PHILADELPHIA – After more than 10 years since their last meeting, St. Bonaventure and Temple will renew their regional rivalry on Dec. 12 when the programs square off at The Palestra in Philad...
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Seven miles apart, finally meeting on the football field
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Seven miles apart, finally meeting on the football field
August 26, 2026
Olean and Portville football programs prepare for historic Sept. 18 matchup as booster clubs, coaches and mayors join in the fun OLEAN — They are neig...
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Can Alford’s versatility wreck Bills final roster projections?
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Can Alford’s versatility wreck Bills final roster projections?
By NICK SABATO - Niagara Gazette (TNS) 
August 26, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — Dee Alford was surprised when the Buffalo Bills asked him to field punts in practice. It’s been three years since Alford returned an NF...
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Bills’ Bell returns to practice, eyes Thursday debut
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Bills’ Bell returns to practice, eyes Thursday debut
By MATT PARRINO, Syracuse.com (TNS) 
August 25, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — Skyler Bell was all smiles walking off the practice field inside the Buffalo Bills’ training facility on Monday. “Man, I felt like a ki...
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Olean schools getting ready for Sept. 8 opening
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Olean schools getting ready for Sept. 8 opening
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 27, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean City School District is in its final stretches preparing for the return of students this September. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ge...
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Edies Road in Ashford closing for DPW project
Aug 27, 2026
ASHFORD — The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route No. 12 (Edies Road) in the town of Ashford for a cross culver...
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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law
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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 26, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local ...
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Free energy workshop Sept. 2 in Olean
Aug 26, 2026
OLEAN — The Town of Allegany Climate Smart Communities and Enchanted Mountains Village are presenting a free energy workshop at 5 p.m. Sept. 2 in the ...
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Police reports 8/26/26
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Police reports 8/26/26
Aug 26, 2026
Olean Police Tuesday, 8:56 a.m. , two injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Independence Drive and West State...
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There’s only one way to make AI safe for kids
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There’s only one way to make AI safe for kids
By ABBY McCLOSKEY Bloomberg Opinion 
August 27, 2026
DALLAS (TNS) — OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, complete with various safety features. But this implies that the main concern of kids using AI i...
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AOC could be an interesting player in 2028
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AOC could be an interesting player in 2028
By CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
August 27, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — When Democrats formally launch their 2028 presidential race later this year, it could easily have a larger field than the 29 major ...
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Mr. President, sometimes silence is golden
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Mr. President, sometimes silence is golden
By FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics 
August 26, 2026
Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016 by speaking candidly to the American people and never backing down from his original statements no matter how ...
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