June 14, 2025
OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
June 14, 2025
In the last column, I wrote about birders "chasing a bird," which means going out of our way to see a rare or unusual bird. I wrote that chasing a rar...
June 14, 2025
OLEAN — For nearly 46 years of governmental operations in Cattaraugus County — through major technology changes, new building projects, historical cel...
June 14, 2025
The SPCA in Cattaraugus County Board of Directors has introduced Kellie Roberts of Jamestown, who has held multiple leadership roles in caring for ani...
Local Sports, Sports
June 14, 2025
His wife, Michelle, had always described it as his “little baby.” And, really, that’s probably the most fitting way to put it. After all, Jeff Henning co-founded the Olean Synergy softball program after his actual daughters became old enough to play the sport competitively. He coached all three of t...
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
June 13, 2025
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards couldn’t stay undefeated after getting shutout 3-0 on Friday to the Dansville Gliders. It was a completely different...
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
June 13, 2025
BINGHAMTON — The Fillmore baseball team couldn’t continue in the state playoffs with a 5-2 loss to Oriskany in the NYSPHSAA Class D state semifinal Fr...
Local Sports, Sports
June 13, 2025
BOSTON (TNS) — The Red Sox won a low-scoring affair over the Yankees in dramatic fashion on Friday night, claiming a 2-1 victory after Carlos Narváez ...
Local Sports, National Sports, NY State Sports, ...
June 13, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed their first-round draft pick, cornerback Maxwell Hairston, to his rookie contract. Buffalo add...
Local News, News
Jun 14, 2025
OLEAN — The Olean African American Center for Cultural Development will hold a Juneteenth celebration from noon to 3 p.m. June 28 at Bethany Lutheran ...
Local News, News
Jun 14, 2025
BELMONT — In response to overwhelming community interest in her acclaimed “Community Unity Wreath” project, local artist Susan Doran will host a serie...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, High School, ...
Jun 14, 2025
OLEAN — CA BOCES will honor Career and Technical Education (CTE) graduates for all three CTE Centers in Belmont, Ellicottville and Olean in ceremonies...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
ALLEGANY — The Right Thinkers will meet Monday evening at The Hall, 80 N. Fourth St., with doors opening at 5 p.m. for complimentary pizza and discuss...
Gallery, Local News, News, ...
Jun 13, 2025
OLEAN — The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels opened its annual BasilicaFEST on Friday afternoon, with live music from Generations, a classic car sho...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
Zach Chisewick (left) and Josh Munday, both of Bradford, Pa., use the skatepark ramps at Allegany River Park as some of the best weather of the otherw...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
CATTARAUGUS — The first public workshop on the village of Cattaraugus Downtown Revitalization Initiative is set for 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
Jesse Heffley, senior at Alfred-Almond Central School, won national titles June 7 at the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) National Cham...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
OLEAN — Crews will be coming to East Olean properties next week to check for lead water service lines. Four survey teams including workers from contra...
Local News, News
Jun 13, 2025
PORTVILLE — Pfeiffer Nature Center will host a membership drive event 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pavilion, 1974 Lillibridge Road. There will be a gar...
Crime, News
Jun 14, 2025
Olean Police Monday, 1:15 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Union Street and the Olean Ce...
Crime, News
Jun 13, 2025
Salamanca Police Wednesday, 3:22 p.m. , Sara A. Alsaad, 26, of Gowanda, was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Persia Town Court. Alsaad was t...
Crime, Local News, News
Jun 11, 2025
OLEAN — The Olean Police Department reported Wednesday that nine arrests had been made over the past couple of days on drug-related charges. The arres...
Gallery, Local News, News
June 13, 2025
OLEAN -- The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Picnic in the Park on Thursday at Lincoln Park. The event, previously known as the Cham...
Local News, News, News
June 5, 2025
MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library, located in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias, will hold special open hours on Satu...
Commentary, Opinion
June 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — As the Senate debates the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Americans should brace for a larger federal budget deficit and national debt. We’re...
Commentary, Opinion
June 13, 2025
The Olean Public Library is a tremendous community asset that is bursting at the seams. Our wonderful library is meeting the needs of so many segments...
Commentary, Opinion
June 13, 2025
I thought I had the perfect setup for summer — until the birds came. And the stray cat. And the squirrel. Since last fall, I have been giving my cats,...
Commentary, Opinion
June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — On Saturday, there will be a military parade in Washington in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Coincidentally, the ...
Local News, News
June 14, 2025
OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
