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OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

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Home Lifestyle Friends For Life: Young volunteer's path to helping SPCA

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MARCIA M. KELLY Special to the Olean Times Herald

April 2, 2014

Friends For Life: Young volunteer’s path to helping SPCA

This week I’m including most of a letter written to me by Rachel Matteson-McMaster, a young SPCA volunteer, in response to my questions. She tells her story so well that

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Olean and Portville football programs prepare for historic Sept. 18 matchup as booster clubs, coaches and mayors join in the fun OLEAN — They are neig...

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Salamanca students gain experiences through Youth Workforce Development

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August 26, 2026

SALAMANCA — Before their classroom education continues next week, a select group of Salamanca students spent part of their summer gaining a different ...

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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law

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August 26, 2026

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local ...

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Can Alford’s versatility wreck Bills final roster projections?

By NICK SABATO - Niagara Gazette (TNS)

August 26, 2026

ORCHARD PARK — Dee Alford was surprised when the Buffalo Bills asked him to field punts in practice. It’s been three years since Alford returned an NF...

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Olean Comm Council OKs ban on public camping, urges more action on homelessness

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August 26, 2026

OLEAN — A push to ban public camping targeting homeless individuals came with requests for action to target the causes of homelessness. The Common Cou...

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