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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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Home Newsletter Young naval officer from Olean earned Silver Star in Battle of Okinawa

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November 11, 2023

Young naval officer from Olean earned Silver Star in Battle of Okinawa

Editor's note: Jim Smith of Columbia, South Carolina, son of World War II hero and Olean native Paul Bridges Smith, submitted this narrative on the elder Smith's experiences.

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A-L rallies from 2-0 deficit for 5-set win over Ellicottville

September 8, 2026

ELLICOTTVILLE — Summer Rhow tallied six kills and 11 digs as the Allegany-Limestone girls volleyball team roared back from a 2-0 deficit to pull out a...

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Frewsburg swimmers edge Salamanca; Olean dominates Chautauqua Lake

September 8, 2026

SALAMANCA — Sydney Frederes collected two individual victories and anchored the winning 200 freestyle relay team as the Frewsburg/Falconer girls swimm...

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Students return to Olean schools

September 8, 2026

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US gasoline prices set record for Labor Day

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

September 8, 2026

Average gasoline prices in New York rose 7.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.28/g to start the week, while most outlets in Olean remai...

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State & Union: More New Yorkers using 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

September 8, 2026

The New York State Office of Mental Health recognized 988 Day on Tuesday, highlighting the growth of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a service fo...

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