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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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Why political activists rarely make good politicians

There’s a reason people repeat the adage that “half a loaf is better than none,” coined in 1546 in John Heywood’s collection of English proverbs. It is the same reason

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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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Fireworks, 2 anthems and a full house: Bills beat Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

September 17, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Fireworks. Two national anthems. A packed house. And a win. Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns, and the Bills beat the...

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Allegany-Limestone school year off to a great, busy start

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

September 17, 2026

ALLEGANY — Superintendent Tony Giannicchi told the Board of Education Tuesday that the school year at Allegany-Limestone Central is off to a great sta...

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Election races set for mayor, every city ward in Salamanca

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

September 17, 2026

SALAMANCA — For the first time in at least a decade, no one is running unopposed for seats on the Salamanca Common Council or the mayorship. The Catta...

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Pavilion closure in Bradford resumes after LECOM declines acquisition

September 17, 2026

(Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.) Kaleida Health has resumed plans to close The P...

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