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Cattaraugus County District Attorney Ashley Smith (left) takes her oath of office Wednesday from Judge Ronald D. Ploetz. Her brother, Kane Smith, holds the Bible.

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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

January 1, 2026

Cattaraugus County swears in Smith as new District Attorney

LITTLE VALLEY — There’s a new district attorney in town, but a familiar face to Cattaraugus Coun...

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Kristi Noem out as DHS chief; New York lawmakers react

By Olean Times Herald staff

March 5, 2026

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the depart...

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Sempolinski: Upstate needs more funding for local roads, bridges

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

March 5, 2026

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski is calling out Gov. Kathy Hochul for increasing aid for New York City roads and bridges while keeping funding for Upstate ...

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Wellsville’s Shortest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade coming March 13

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March 5, 2026

WELLSVILLE — Get out your green vests, t-shirts, hats, and more and get ready to celebrate the 4th Annual Shortest Saint Patrick's Day Parade with the...

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Readers’ Turn to Write: Starting a war should be harder than stopping one

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