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Spots still open for next ‘CRCS Outdoors’ adventure to Peru
Spots still open for next ‘CRCS Outdoors’ adventure to Peru
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
March 5, 2026
CUBA — For over 15 years, students from Cuba-Rushford Central School have been highlighting the unique wildlife and cultures they’ve seen on education...
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County health officials mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
County health officials mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
March 5, 2026
OLEAN — County health officials cautioned younger patients to pay attention to possible symptoms of a rising cancer. March is Colorectal Cancer Awaren...
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Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement
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Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement
March 5, 2026
OLEAN — The Bonnies got a look at a three-pointer to win at the buzzer in Henrico, Virginia, but it bounced off the back rim, ending their season in the first round of the A-10 tournament. In the end, St. Bonaventure came up empty on every offensive possession in the last three minutes. Eighth seede...
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C-R/B-R girls rally, fall in OT to Le Roy
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C-R/B-R girls rally, fall in OT to Le Roy
March 4, 2026
CANANDAIGUA — The first season of Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg girls basketball ended in overtime of the sectional final, with the newly merged prog...
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Mitchell’s big night not enough for Bonnies in OT loss to George Washington
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Mitchell’s big night not enough for Bonnies in OT loss to George Washington
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
March 4, 2026
OLEAN — A monstrous performance from senior Frank Mitchell wasn’t quite enough on Wednesday, as the Bonnies (15-15, 4-13) fell in overtime to George W...
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Ellicottville’s comeback falls short in semifinals vs Global Concepts
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Ellicottville’s comeback falls short in semifinals vs Global Concepts
March 4, 2026
The Ellicottville Eagles’ (15-8) season came to an end on Tuesday night, as their comeback effort fell just short against Global Concepts (17-4), 56-5...
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Police reports 3/4/26
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Police reports 3/4/26
Mar 05, 2026
Olean Police Monday, 3:23 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on West State Street near North 15th Street. A vehicle ope...
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Soup’s On fundraiser Saturday in Eldred
Mar 04, 2026
ELDRED, Pa. — The St. Raphael Church Altar Rosary members will be hosting a Soup’s On fundraiser from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coleman Center, 1...
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Ham and Turkey party Saturday
Mar 04, 2026
OLEAN — St. Stephen’s Club will host a Ham and Turkey party Saturday at the club, 1117 N. Union St. Door opens at 5:30 p.m. The raffle starts at 6 o’c...
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Hearts for Isabella offers annual scholarships
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Hearts for Isabella offers annual scholarships
Mar 04, 2026
Hearts For Isabella Inc. will award annual scholarships to eligible graduating high school students in area communities who attend a post-secondary in...
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Nominations sought for 2026 JCC Alumni Awards
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Nominations sought for 2026 JCC Alumni Awards
Mar 04, 2026
Nominations are being sought for the 2026 alumni awards given by the SUNY Jamestown Community College Foundation. Since 1980, the Alumni Association h...
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Police reports 3/2/26
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Police reports 3/2/26
Mar 02, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 4:11 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on West State Street near North First Street. A vehicle ...
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Cattaraugus Co. DA announces February indictments
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Cattaraugus Co. DA announces February indictments
By Olean Times Herald staff 
Feb 27, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during February, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Friday. W...
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Police reports 2/27/26
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Police reports 2/27/26
Feb 27, 2026
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office OLEAN — Dewitt J. Logan, 47, of Olean, was arrested at 12:39 p.m. Thursday on a bench warrant issued out of Cattar...
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What does America owe the people of Iran?
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What does America owe the people of Iran?
By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics 
March 5, 2026
Will President Trump fall prey to the “Pottery Barn Doctrine”? Articulated by Secretary of State Colin Powell in the run-up to the Iraq War, it holds ...
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See the light on daylight saving time
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See the light on daylight saving time
March 5, 2026
When it comes to daylight saving time, American lawmakers remain in the dark. Admittedly, there are more important things for Congress to consider; bu...
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Total earmarks tally nears $16 billion
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Total earmarks tally nears $16 billion
March 5, 2026
The 2026 federal budget contains $15.8 billion in earmark funding for 8,475 local projects in lawmakers’ home districts, but the money was not distrib...
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