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Olean's Joe Mest (24) attempts a 3-point shot in front of a Salamanca defender during a Jan. 12 contest in Salamanca. Mest led Olean with 23 points against Falconer on Tuesday.

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February 3, 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL: Mest hits 7 threes as Olean avenges Falconer

Huskies win 60-45; Salamanca tops A-L; Portville wins OLEAN — Joe Mest connected on seven 3-pointe...

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Arrows cap undefeated regular season with weekend sweep

February 3, 2026

The Olean Arrows Youth Hockey peewee team wrapped up its regular season in style over the weekend, hosting two games at the William O. Smith Recreatio...

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Olean sewer, levee studies nearing next phases

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

February 3, 2026

OLEAN -- Plans to bring the city’s levees up to standard and to avoid wastewater discharges into the river are moving forward, officials reported. Cit...

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Busy car wash on North Union Street

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February 3, 2026

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Police 2/3/26

February 3, 2026

Olean Police Thursday, 4:24 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on North Union Street. A vehicle operated by Gay A. Fish...

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State: Local sales taxes jumped in December

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

February 3, 2026

Local municipalities saw double-digit sales tax increases in December, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. The Office of the State Comptroller repor...

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