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2026 Olean High Wall of Honor inductees are Aiello, Howard
2026 Olean High Wall of Honor inductees are Aiello, Howard
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
June 2, 2026
OLEAN — Two more names will be added to the Olean City School District Wall of Honor during a ceremony set for Friday, June 19, coinciding with OHS’s ...
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Randolph’s Shawley named Youth of the Week
Randolph’s Shawley named Youth of the Week
June 2, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Olivia Shawley, a senior at Randolph Central School and t...
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Men’s Am sets August 3rd entry deadline for 90th tourney
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Men’s Am sets August 3rd entry deadline for 90th tourney
June 2, 2026
OLEAN — Going into its 90th year, the SWNY–NWPA Men’s Amateur is one of the longest-running match play tournaments in the country — a legacy rarely matched at the state or regional level. This year’s tournament runs August 5th–9th at Bartlett Country Club, which has hosted all or part of the event 6...
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Randy’s takes opening-night slugfest, 32-21
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Randy’s takes opening-night slugfest, 32-21
June 1, 2026
OLEAN — On the opening night of Olean Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League play, Randy’s Up the River won a slugfest over Ice Cold Pitches, 32-21. The g...
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GV/Belfast bows to Kendall, premier pitching in C2 final
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GV/Belfast bows to Kendall, premier pitching in C2 final
June 1, 2026
LIVONIA -- A year ago, an excellent Genesee Valley/Belfast baseball team fell to Kendall in the sectional championship game at Livonia High School. On...
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Fournier keys Olean to first-ever PGCBL win
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Fournier keys Olean to first-ever PGCBL win
June 1, 2026
Oilers secure 10-7 victory over Batavia BATAVIA — The Olean Oilers will understandably be facing a bit of a learning curve as they adjust to life in t...
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Eagles shut out Maple Grove for first title since ‘02
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Eagles shut out Maple Grove for first title since ‘02
May 31, 2026
Benjamin pitches Ellicottville to Section 6 Class D crown SALAMANCA — The Ellicottville baseball team scored a run from the bottom of its batting orde...
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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
Jun 02, 2026
From an explosion in Wellsville and a cold summer to a new motel, from getting ready for safe pool season to big wins for Big 30 sports teams, here’s ...
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Area schools to receive increased funding with enacted state budget
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Area schools to receive increased funding with enacted state budget
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 02, 2026
Public school districts across New York state will share in an increase of $1 billion in Foundation Aid, making for the highest level of total school ...
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Comptroller: April sales taxes jumped across region
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 01, 2026
All local sales tax reports showed increases in April, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. Cattaraugus County received $4.06 million in April accord...
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Pulaski Club Auxiliary to meet June 10
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Pulaski Club Auxiliary to meet June 10
Jun 01, 2026
OLEAN — There will be a Pulaski Club Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. All  members are invited and reminded to bring recipes for the co...
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Karen Austin marks 25 years at Cutco
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Karen Austin marks 25 years at Cutco
Jun 01, 2026
OLEAN — Karen Austin, senior software engineer for Cutco Corp., is celebrating 25 years of service to the company. Austin joined Cutco on May 29, 2001...
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Police reports 5/25/26
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Police reports 5/25/26
May 25, 2026
Olean Police Friday, 8:30 a.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North 12th and Buffalo streets. A veh...
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Police reports 5/22/26
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Police reports 5/22/26
May 22, 2026
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office OLEAN — Austin K. Menter, 19, of Olean, was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday on a bench warrant issued out of Olean...
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Bring back the ‘1990s summer.’ Moms need it
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Bring back the ‘1990s summer.’ Moms need it
By ABBY McCLOSKEY Bloomberg Opinion 
May 31, 2026
DALLAS (TNS) — For most moms I know, summer is a mixed bag. It’s not hard to understand why. For mothers without access to flexible or remote work, su...
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Lack of common sense on energy in New York budget
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Lack of common sense on energy in New York budget
By ZILVINAS SILENAS 
May 29, 2026
ALBANY — Anyone hoping the governor would make even modest, common-sense changes to New York’s disastrous energy policies will be disappointed. The en...
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Waste of the Day: Viagra for the military?
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Waste of the Day: Viagra for the military?
May 29, 2026
Most of America’s military budget is spent on weapons and technology, but justifying the value of some other expenditures is a bit harder. The Departm...
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