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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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December 11, 2018

Fire destroys Rafi’s Food Cart in Olean, causes damage to nearby home

OLEAN — Flames erupted Monday night as a fire destroyed a local food cart in addition to causing major damage to a neighboring home and minor injuries to one person.

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Lookbacks can reveal wisdom, lessons

By DEB WUETHRICH

September 16, 2026

I think of my mother sometimes when I’m doing what I’m doing. During our long-distance conversations and occasional visits, she’d say, “I’m trying to ...

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On the doorstep of protecting the future

By SEN. TOM O'MARA

September 16, 2026

An economic impact study commissioned by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) three years ago, “Tax Savings and Economic Value o...

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Route 16 Yard Sales return this weekend

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

September 16, 2026

OLEAN -- Bargain hunters and those hoping to clear out their attics will meet this weekend for the area’s largest yard sale event. The 18th annual Rou...

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Cool in School: Randolph, other local FFA members take home wins from state fair as school begins

DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com

September 16, 2026

RANDOLPH — Eight high school students started their school year off by not attending school on the first day. As the school year began Sept. 3, FFA me...

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Dear Abby: Mom doesn’t want daughter visiting neighbors

September 16, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My next-door neighbors are appropriately friendly, mow their lawn and generally mind their own business. The husband is a leader in a funda...

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