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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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Are word gaffes contagious?

There’s a theory in psychology called empathic mimicry, which postulates that over the course of a relationship, a couple’s shared empathy may ultimately cause its members to start resembling one

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Salamanca’s last minute comeback lifts them over Frewsburg in overtime, 2-1

Henry Buchan

September 12, 2026

SALAMANCA — Salamanca (2-1-0) spent nearly the entire second half chasing an equalizer against Frewsburg (0-0-2) on Saturday, waiting for the one mome...

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Bills QB Allen seeks to end 0-4 skid in Houston as Brady debuts as Buffalo head coach

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - AP Sports Writer

September 12, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills travel to Houston to Sunday to open their season against the Texans with the quarterback looking to fi...

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State & Union: Paula Snyder to receive L.O.U.I.E. Award as Chamber celebrates 120th year

September 12, 2026

Paula J. Snyder will receive the 2026 L.O.U.I.E. (“Love of Olean, United In Enterprise”) Award as the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate...

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JCC welcomes four new faculty for 2026-27 academic year

September 12, 2026

SUNY Jamestown Community College has welcomed four new full-time faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year. The new faculty members are Katherin...

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Dear Abby: Relative’s gift came with strings attached

September 12, 2026

DEAR ABBY: About 15 years ago, my nephew gave me a birthday gift of a baseball bat signed by a top player. I love baseball, so it was a lovely gift. A...

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