O’Relly Auto Parts begins Olean store construction
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 24, 2026
OLEAN — Construction is underway on a new chain auto parts store in the West End. Bulldozers began site preparations this week for an O’Reilly Auto Pa...
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Bills target defense in choosing LB Parker, CB Igbinosun in NFL draft after trading out of 1st round
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
April 24, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After spending Day 1 of the NFL draft adding picks and improving Buffalo’s draft positioning, Bills general manager Brandon Beane spent Friday finally adding players. And the first priority was restocking a defense that’s transitioning to a 3-4 scheme under new coach Joe Br...
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Fast start lifts Warriors to first league win over Gators
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
April 24, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Warriors (5-3, 1-2) rode a strong start against the Allegany-Limestone Gators (3-8, 0-5) on Friday, winning 10-4 and clinchi...
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Cartmill dazzles, keys Olean past unbeaten Fredonia
Baseball, Local Sports, Softball, ...
April 24, 2026
Cartmill fans 13 in 3-1 CG win for the Huskies FREDONIA — Junior pitcher Noah Cartmill was superb on Friday evening. The result was another victory fo...
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Outdoors: Trout-season lesson learned the hard way
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
April 24, 2026
This year has been an excellent one as far as trout fishing is concerned. High water the opening day and several days of heavy rain, nasty wind and co...
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Local & Social
Olean Rec arts, craft show returning May 2
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Apr 24, 2026
OLEAN — A springtime tradition is returning to the William O. Smith Recreation Center next weekend. The seventh annual William O. Smith Arts and Craft...
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Police reports 4/24/26
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Apr 24, 2026
Olean Police Wednesday, 2:54 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East State and North Barry stree...
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State & Union: What’s that red fox doing in my yard?
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
Apr 24, 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing in longer days, warmer air and a noticeable increase in wildlife activity. As nature reawakens, people are far more likel...
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West Valley announces 3rd quarter honor rolls
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
Apr 23, 2026
WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School Principal Rachel Mychajluk announced the following students in grades 7-12 have been named to the honor rolls...
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Hochul bans New York state workers from prediction markets
Local News, News, NY State News
By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Apr 23, 2026
ALBANY — New York state workers are now barred from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets, under an executive order signed by Gov. Kathy H...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 4/20/26
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Apr 20, 2026
Wellsville Police Sunday, no time provided , Jennifer J. Webster, 44, of Belmont, was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor veh...
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A wartime economy would be different this time
Commentary, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
April 24, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — I recently heard a terrifying prediction: Advances in defense technology will change the way war is waged today as much as industrial...
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Will the Senate be up for grabs in November?
Commentary, Opinion
April 24, 2026
If prediction markets are any indication, Democrats are heavy favorites to take the House in November, with a likelihood approaching 85%. That’s no su...
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