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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

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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May 29, 2014

Maya Angelou, the nation’s wise woman

Maya Angelou walked into a meeting of civil rights leaders discussing affirmative action back in the 1990s, looked around, and put them all in their place with a single, astute

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With the Bills’ offense flying, DC Jim Leonard’s defense will be key to determining team’s ceiling

Henry Buchan

September 19, 2026

Two games into Joe Brady’s tenure as the Bills’ head coach, the team is humming offensively. The acquisition of DJ Moore has helped stretch the field,...

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Dear Abby: Tensions rise after workplace romance breakup

September 19, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 40s. A woman and I had a relationship that ended badly. We met on the job, though we work in different departments. Everyo...

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A-L overcomes adversity to top Southwestern/Frewsburg, 8-6

September 18, 2026

FREWSBURG — Two weeks ago, the Allegany-Limestone football team recorded its first victory since returning to 11-man football following a two-year hia...

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Portville/C-R/B-R holds off Olean comeback in 26-21 thriller

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

September 18, 2026

In the final seconds of the half, Myers came up with an interception to end Portville’s scoring threat. The Olean crowd erupted at Bradner Stadium, an...

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Turnovers mount on Warriors in 34-0 loss to CL/W/B

By SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald

September 18, 2026

SALAMANCA — An up-and-down start to the season continued for the Salamanca High School football team, as turnovers mounted on a young Warrior team Fri...

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