Life skills students learn on the job at Cuba Memorial Hospital
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
June 12, 2026
CUBA — On a day this past week, Xander Murray was pushing a cart delivering medical supplies to various offices in Cuba Memorial Hospital. Other days ...
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For Salamanca youth baseball, the goal is bigger than winning
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
June 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — On a warm Wednesday evening this week, the Salamanca Warriors U-12 baseball team gathered around coaches Kristin and Luanne Sledge-Whitcomb after another game. The Warriors had won, but that wasn't what had their coaches smiling. Instead, it was the chatter. Players called out for other ...
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Gardner-Johnson intercepts Allen, makes statement in Bills’ minicamp
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By MATT PARRINO, Syracuse.com (TNS) 
June 11, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — C.J. Gardner-Johnson had just finished individual drills with the defensive backs when he posted up on the sideline near where Josh All...
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Local & Social
Olean has a ball at 55th annual BasilicaFEST
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 12, 2026
OLEAN — Sunny weather, food and fun greeted visitors to BasilicaFEST's opening evening. The 55th annual BasilicaFEST, the spring carnival hosted by th...
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Langworthy seeks America 250 Community Heroes nominees
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Local News, ...
Jun 12, 2026
Congressman Nick Langworthy is launching an America 250 Community Heroes Award initiative to honor individuals across the 23rd Congressional District ...
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State & Union: NYS active in traffic law enforcement in May
Local News, News, NY State News
Jun 12, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across the state issued more than 110,000 tickets in the annual Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement ...
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Scenes from Big Boy’s visit to Allegany County
Allegany County News, Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 11, 2026
SWAIN — The population of northeastern Allegany County temporarily exploded on Thursday as thousands flocked to railroad crossings and overlooks for a...
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Crime and Courts
United Way grants $105K to 21 local organizations
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 12, 2026
OLEAN — Local nonprofits got a boost thanks to the United Way and local donors. United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties announced it has awarded...
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