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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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Home News Bradford man guilty of first-degree murder, other counts in shooting death

Thomas McElhattan was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday in McKean County Court in Smethport, Pa., for the murder of Rebecca Haynes.

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May 19, 2026

Bradford man guilty of first-degree murder, other counts in shooting death

SMETHPORT, Pa. — A McKean County jury on Tuesday found Thomas McElhattan guilty of first-degree mu...

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Olean marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Bob Clark

September 11, 2026

OLEAN — A somber, foggy morning ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in American history on Friday. Several hundred res...

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September 11, 2026

Olean Police Thursday, 6:15 p.m. , Kimberly A. Baxter, 35, of Allegany, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while registration is suspended/rev...

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GOACC’s September Business After Hours at Tony’s Napoli

September 11, 2026

OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business After Hours at Tony’s Napoli, with Attendance Fund Sponsor, Armstrong, and Spec...

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Olean middle school to host meat raffle Oct. 3

September 11, 2026

OLEAN — Steaks, chops, chicken, sausage and more will be up for grabs when Olean Intermediate Middle School hosts its meat raffle on Oct. 3 at the Pul...

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America is alive and well in Otto, celebrating 250 years and much more

By TERRI STEINBAR Special to Olean Times Herald

September 11, 2026

OTTO — Now that the summer dust has settled, the Town of Otto has had time to reflect on all of its wonderful accomplishments this year while also loo...

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