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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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BRIAN McCOLLUM, Detroit Free Press

August 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin dies at 76: ‘Queen of Soul’ transformed American music

(TNS) DETROIT — Aretha Franklin, whose impassioned, riveting voice made her a titan of American music, has died after a battle with advanced pancreatic cancer, her publicist told the Associated

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Bonnies land four star recruit for 2027

Henry Buchan

September 18, 2026

St. Bonaventure secured the signing of four-star forward Victor Aborowa this week, one of their most highly touted signings directly from high school ...

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Four seek three seats on Common Council in November

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

September 18, 2026

OLEAN — This year’s three Common Council elections will see one competitive race, an unopposed race by a new candidate and a returning candidate with ...

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Dear Abby: Friend grows distant after personal struggle

September 18, 2026

DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of 10 years experienced a severe mental health crisis. I did my best to reach out to her, but she pushed me away and flaked o...

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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

September 17, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium. It’s Josh Allen’s house. The quarterback quickly put his stamp o...

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Bednarski, Finch lead Olean volleyball past Jamestown

September 17, 2026

OLEAN — The Olean girls volleyball team earned its third straight win with a 25-19, 25-12, 25-23 sweep over Jamestown on Thursday evening. Haylie Bedn...

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