Olean Fourth of July celebrations planned, fundraisers to be held
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 10, 2026
OLEAN — Planning is underway for the city to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding this summer. The city of Olean is planning acti...
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Income tax filings are due next week
April 9, 2026
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers the deadline to file personal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed — or r...
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Wiedemann brought ‘tradition’ back to Pioneer
Local Sports, Sports, Wrestling
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
April 11, 2026
Wiedemann wins Big 30 Wrestling Coach of the Year When Zach Wiedemann took over Pioneer’s wrestling program two years ago, he was given the task of re-establishing an identity. “Right away, we were in a rebuilding year,” Wiedemann said. “But we started seeing progress, and I think over the past two ...
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Bradford’s Thompson, Port’s Bliss share MVP spotlight
Local Sports, Sports, Wrestling
By JO WANKEL - Special to the Times Herald 
April 11, 2026
Bradford’s Jordan Thompson and Port Allegany’s Aiden Bliss have been recognized as Big 30 Wrestling Co-MVPs. Both wrestlers finished third at states a...
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Rosters released for 2026 Corporate Cup girls games
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
April 11, 2026
The rosters are set for the 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase, with the four girls teams published in today’s paper. The annual games, which wi...
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Local & Social
Salamanca Youth Center roof project sees $335K bid approved
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Apr 11, 2026
SALAMANCA — Since the building was originally constructed more than 25 years ago, the Salamanca Youth Center has had issues with its roof. Now, thanks...
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Cornell Extension offers wildflower garden class
Allegany County, Local News, News
Apr 11, 2026
ANDOVER — Cornell Cooperative Extension has announced it will hold a class, " Woods Walk: Planting a Wildflower Garden in Your Woods," 11 a.m. to 12:3...
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Olean Library board to meet Wednesday
Local News, News
Apr 10, 2026
OLEAN — The regular monthly meeting of the Olean Public Library Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the library's conference room...
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Local News, News
Apr 10, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean Senior Center, 112 N. Barry St., in the John J. Ash Community Building, announces its schedule for the week of April 13. The center ...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 4/8/26
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Apr 08, 2026
Salamanca Police  Saturday, 12:52 p.m. , Shally S. Seneca, 32, of Irving, was arrested on a bench warrant. Seneca was held pending arraignment. Sunday...
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Good health for Americans doesn’t just happen
Commentary, Opinion
By ROBERT MATASICH 
April 10, 2026
For more than 200 years, public health has reshaped what is possible in the United States — adding decades to life expectancy and significantly improv...
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