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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

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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By BILL HAMMOND

September 12, 2025

How immigrants became a cash cow for NY’s Essential Plan

ALBANY — The Hochul administration’s move to shrink the Essential Plan in response to federal bu...

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Olean Music Boosters fundraiser set at Chipotle

September 14, 2026

OLEAN — Music lovers can support local students while enjoying a meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill during an upcoming fundraiser benefiting the Olean Cit...

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Wellsville to receive $1.6M for airport runway improvements

September 14, 2026

The town of Wellsville will receive more than $1.6 million in federal funds toward the final construction phase of rehabilitating 5,700 feet of taxiwa...

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Warm weather returns to Olean area with some mid-week rain

By BRIAN McCLELLAN news@oleantimesherald.com

September 14, 2026

Following a brisk start to the week, warmer temperatures are expected to quickly return to the area, along with some mid-week precipitation. A strong ...

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NY joins states, cities suing over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

September 14, 2026

NEW YORK — Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits Monday challenging a federal rule set to begin Friday that they say gives President Donald ...

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Alfred State professor one of only 20 Pericles Civic Fellows

September 14, 2026

ALFRED — Dr. Angela Graves, associate professor in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Alfred State, is a member of a new cohort of Peric...

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