Cattaraugus County reports 2 measles cases in October
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
November 4, 2026
OLEAN — Two Cattaraugus County residents tested positive for measles in October, but officials think the number may be higher. During the monthly coun...
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Updated: Langworthy wins third term in 23rd, turning back Gies
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
November 4, 2026
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy turned back a challenge from Democrat Aaron Gies to win reelection in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, holding a lead...
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Olean sweeps Iroquois to claim second straight sectional volleyball title
Local Sports, Sports, Volleyball
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
November 4, 2026
The Olean Huskies won their second straight B1 section title on Wednesday, working through the entire bracket without dropping a single set. Against Iroquois, the Huskies were given a significant challenge, but responded to every Iroquois run in a 25-13, 25-16, 25-16 victory. Huskies coach Michelle ...
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Trinkaus powers Bonnies past D’Youville 68-56 in opener
Basketball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
November 4, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure shook off first half rust on the way to a 68-56 victory on Opening Night over D'Youville at the Reilly Center. Fresh...
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Gators take lead on PK, but can’t hold off Livonia
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
November 4, 2026
A-L/Hinsdale falls in Class B Subregional, 4-1 GENESEO — A foul inside the Livonia penalty box gave Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale life with an early lea...
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Local & Social
Local News, News
Nov 04, 2026
ISCHUA — A free harvest dinner and a winter craft show are planned for November at Ischua Bingo Hall, 5634 Route 16. The dinner, supporting the Ischua...
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Election takeaways: Democrats win big across New York
Local News, News, NY State News
By Dan Clark and Jimmy Vielkind Times Union, Albany 
Nov 04, 2026
ALBANY (AP) — Democrats in New York tightened their grip on power in this year’s elections, reelecting their full slate of statewide candidates, secur...
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Wellsville reelects local incumbents on Tuesday
Allegany County News, Local News, News
By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 04, 2026
WELLSVILLE — The blue wave went down the drain in Wellsville, where Republicans were a juggernaut in Tuesday’s election. Republican Ed Fahs, reelected...
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Republican support outpaces Dems in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 04, 2026
Republican candidates up and down the ballot received overwhelming support from voters in local, state and federal races throughout Cattaraugus and Al...
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Borrello easily wins fourth term in state Senate
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Local News, ...
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 04, 2026
State Sen. George Borrello, a Republican from Chautauqua County, easily won reelection to his 57th Senate District seat, defeating Democrat Victoria A...
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Olean’s Rosenthal wins Ward 3 Common Council seat
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 04, 2026
OLEAN — A Democrat will represent the city’s Third Ward in January. Seeking a two-year term on the Common Council, Gloria J. Rosenthal received 261 vo...
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Hochul cruises to victory in governor race against Blakeman
Local News, News, NY State News
By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Nov 04, 2026
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy has won another four-year term after soundly defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday's gubernatorial ...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 11/2/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
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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Olean man convicted of unlawful surveillance, awaits sentencing
Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 29, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man was convicted of second-degree unlawful surveillance, a class E felony, in Cattaraugus County Court earlier this month, D...
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
News, News
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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Trump finally does in himself — and his party
Commentary, Opinion
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
Commentary, Opinion
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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Party loyalty shouldn’t come before principles
Commentary, Opinion
November 3, 2026
American politics has become a test of allegiance. Candidates must defend their party’s nominee, voters are told every election is an existential batt...
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