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Freedom man dies in rollover vehicle collision
Freedom man dies in rollover vehicle collision
By Olean Times Herald staff 
August 23, 2026
FREEDOM — A Freedom man died Sunday morning following a motor vehicle accident in the town. New York State Police responded to reports of a vehicle co...
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Bills backups dominate the Browns in Cleveland 31-7
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Bills backups dominate the Browns in Cleveland 31-7
By By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press 
August 22, 2026
CLEVELAND — As thunder rumbled around Huntington Bank Field following Saturday's game, the Browns' confusing quarterback competition grew stormier. Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and made good decisions in the Browns’ 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills in perhaps his last chance to con...
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New-look Olean Huskies embrace youth, energy entering 2026 season
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New-look Olean Huskies embrace youth, energy entering 2026 season
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
August 21, 2026
For the first time in four years, Olean will take the field without Joe Mest behind center. Replacing a four-year starting quarterback would be enough...
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Enduring my outdoors obsessions
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Enduring my outdoors obsessions
By WADE ROBERTSON 
August 20, 2026
If you knew my wife Jane well, you realized she thought a great deal more than she spoke. How she ended up with me is a bit of a mystery, especially k...
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Salamanca football leans on strength in the trenches, speed in the backfield
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Salamanca football leans on strength in the trenches, speed in the backfield
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
August 19, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Warriors head into this year having lost important pieces from last year’s senior class, and will have a void to fill at quarterback. ...
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Cuba Library board sets special meeting
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Cuba Library board sets special meeting
Aug 23, 2026
CUBA — The Cuba Library Board of Trustees will conduct a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The library is located at 39 E. Main St.
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Salamanca Common Council meeting canceled
Aug 23, 2026
SALAMANCA — The regular meeting of the Salamanca Common Council scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 has been canceled. Mayor Sandra Magiera will schedule...
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Allegany town ups enforcement under new property maintenance law
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Allegany town ups enforcement under new property maintenance law
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 22, 2026
ALLEGANY — A new town law looks to improve property conditions in the community. The Allegany town board has approved Local Law No. 6 of 2026, Propert...
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Allegany Walmart cuts ribbon on grand reopening
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Allegany Walmart cuts ribbon on grand reopening
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 21, 2026
ALLEGANY — Months of hard work and headaches for staff and customers alike came to an end with celebration Friday morning. Store Manager Chris Jones c...
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An evening in nature: Business After Hours at Pfeiffer Nature Center
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An evening in nature: Business After Hours at Pfeiffer Nature Center
By BELLE MARTINELLI 
Aug 21, 2026
PORTVILLE — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce members and community spent an evening in nature with Pfeiffer Nature Center during August’s Bu...
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East Olean boil water advisory lifted
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East Olean boil water advisory lifted
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 21, 2026
OLEAN — A boil water advisory affecting much of East Olean was lifted three days after it was issued. At 1:44 p.m. Friday, city officials reported the...
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Hornell woman charged after accident
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Hornell woman charged after accident
Aug 20, 2026
ALFRED — A woman from Hornell faces charges following a one-vehicle accident last Friday, the Alfred Police Department reported Wednesday. Cinthea Gib...
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Socialism doesn’t work, as history has proven
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Socialism doesn’t work, as history has proven
By ERIC VENTIMIGLIA InsideSources.com/TNS 
August 20, 2026
Socialism gets rebranded every generation. New faces, a new hashtag and a catchy slogan, but the pitch stays the same: This time will be different. It...
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Gen Z is mistaking sports betting for investing
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Gen Z is mistaking sports betting for investing
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
August 20, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — If the bad news is that members of Generation Z can’t afford to buy a house until they are middle-aged — which isn’t really bad news,...
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An ugly milestone on the U.S. balance sheet
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An ugly milestone on the U.S. balance sheet
August 20, 2026
The number 40 trillion — 40 followed by 12 zeros — is largely incomprehensible as it pertains to everyday life. But for context, consider that 40 tril...
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