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Black cats have long been the subject of superstitions that cast them as witches’ companions.

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October 30, 2025

State & Union: From bats to black cats, Halloween superstitions abound

Halloween is steeped in tradition. It’s also a time of year when superstitions are recalled and ad...

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Strong second half lifts Bonnies to 79-68 victory over Daemen

October 29, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE – The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team used a strong second half effort to take down Daemen, 79-68, in an exhibition...

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Wilson strikes early, late and in OT to beat Portville

October 29, 2025

WILSON — Trailing after only nine seconds of Wednesday’s Section 6 Class C semifinal, the Portville girls soccer team crawled out of the hole to take ...

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New look Bonnies show potential in 101-40 rout of Alfred

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

October 29, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — It wasn’t against the standard of opponent they’ll face during the regular season, but the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team kic...

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Missy Clayson recognized for 25 years at Cutco

October 29, 2025

OLEAN — Missy Clayson, director of accounting for Cutco Cutlery Corp., is celebrating 25 years of service with the company this week. Clayson first jo...

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Olean lands $2.02M federal grant for 6 new police officers

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

October 29, 2025

OLEAN — Federal aid will help put more cops on the street in the city. Mayor Bill Aiello informed the Common Council on Tuesday that the city had rece...

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