OLEAN — Three Cattaraugus County residents died Tuesday from respiratory failure due to COVID-19, bringing the number of coronavirus deaths to 27.
WELLSVILLE — It was 70 years ago, on Nov. 25, 1950, that Ted Galutia and Jean Piper were married in Olean. The evening’s weather included a snow storm and icy roads. But that wasn’t enough to stop the young couple’s plan to get married because Ted had only 10 days leave from the U.S. Navy.
WELLSVILLE — UR Medical-Jones Memorial Hospital joined the Allegany County Department of Health in making a plea to the residents to help slow the increase of the COVID-19 or services could be overwhelmed.
New York could see its positive test percentage for the coronavirus surge over 12% in the coming weeks if residents aren’t cautious with their holiday gatherings, Gov Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.
OLEAN — Adults over 16 years old seeking a high school equivalency diploma (HSE) have a rare window of opportunity to earn a diploma without taking the traditional two-day test.
Dr. Anthony Evans, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau, announces this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Caleb Stromberg.
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The Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore.
ST. BONAVENTURE — It was created in 2012 as part of the first Big 4 Media Day event, held at a bar in Buffalo.
The call came from Rick Smith, son of William O., Olean’s legendary mayor who passed away in 2000.
PITTSBURGH — Lamar Jackson’s energy is palpable.
After her Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association and Section 6 championship meet victories, Allegany-Limestone’s Angelina Napoleon can add CCAA Large School Runner of the Year to her long…
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC said Wednesday it is weighing formal punishments for Olympic officials in Belarus after widespread reports of reprisals against athletes amid protests agai…
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma scored a career-high 19 points in his debut with Virginia Tech and the Hokies pulled away in the second half to beat Radford 77-62 in a season opener on Wednesday.
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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have demoted special teams coordinator George Stewart.
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PIRAEUS. Greece (AP) — Phil Foden sent Pep Guardiola another reminder of his scoring ability by earning Manchester City a 1-0 win at Olympiakos on Wednesday, clinching the English team a place…
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FORT KENT, Maine (AP) — An international sled dog race that draws thousands of spectators to northern New England will not take place in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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OLEAN — The Connection building on Wayne Street will see a new use, thanks to InTandem.
BUFFALO — Community Bank N.A. has closed all branch lobbies and is operating through available drive-thru windows.
ALBANY (TNS) — The minimum wage is set to rise in all parts of New York state outside of New York City next month.
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OLEAN — A new owner and a new name are giving 101-107 N. Union St. a new lease on life.
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OLEAN — For a number of years, attorney Bradley Stevens had been asked by his family to move back to Olean.
The backlash is coming.
The country’s dilemma about what to do about Thanksgiving this year is reflected back to me hour after hour in my work as a family and couples therapist.
WASHINGTON — With less than two months left in his term, President Donald Trump still has time to make some final impulsive moves on foreign policy that will affect U.S.interests for years to come.
Parishioners of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas, know that the Rev. Jim Gigliotti does not water down Catholic teaching for the sake of his flock’s comfort. He doesn’t mince words when explaining it, either.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The governor warned of a post-Thanksgiving uptick Wednesday that could stress hospitals across the state, which has recorded the highest seven-day average of new COVID-19 c…
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City prosecutors are seeking to have the state’s highest court revive state mortgage fraud charges against President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manaf…
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Millions of Americans took to the skies and hit the road ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay h…
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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (AP) — Rocky the stowaway owl is back in the wild.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A man suspected of attempting to rape a 14-year-old girl while she waited for her mother at a Brooklyn doctor’s office was arrested early Wednesday after investigators used vid…
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Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
If there’s one place outside Argentina that will likely match — or possibly even exceed — the outpouring of mourning for Diego Maradona, it’s in Naples.
NEW YORK (AP) — “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10, 1918, while the deadly second wave of the Spanish Flu was unfolding.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has granted review in two cases for a total of two hours of oral argument during its October term for 2020-2021. The cases have not yet been scheduled for argument.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: The quarterfinal match at the 1986 World Cup encapsulated both the best and worst of Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at the age of 60.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has died.
