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December 29, 2018

Ex-Olean alderman, questioned in last year’s fires, says he was targeted in Christmas blazes

OLEAN — A former city of Olean alderman whose two properties suspiciously caught fire early Christmas morning said he feels targeted, and also discussed rumors he set last year’s suspicious

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