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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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December 21, 2023

Allegany man electrocuted at home in fractal burning incident

ALLEGANY — A 23-year-old Allegany man was electrocuted in his home Monday night while using a dangerous wood-burning process called fractal burning.

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Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - AP Baseball Writer

September 29, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand ...

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A-L’s Wilczewski, Duggan set new Forness XC records

September 29, 2026

OLEAN — Host Olean claimed first with four runners in the top six in a boys’ cross country meet Tuesday at Forness Park. Allegany-Limestone’s Nolan Wi...

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Gies backed by NY healthcare union in race for 23rd seat

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

September 29, 2026

Dozens gathered outside Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Monday morning to sound the alarm about what they warn is an impending healthcare crisis pu...

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Olean to mull up to $210k in extra work to save city pool

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

September 29, 2026

OLEAN — Another six-figure increase in cost is needed to save the city pool. A report issued by the city of Olean government, sent out to subscribers ...

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HEP Sales and North Main Lumber buys Belmont Hardware

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

September 29, 2026

BELMONT — A regional chain has purchased the village’s hardware store. Waterloo-based HEP Sales and North Main Lumber announced the acquisition of Bel...

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