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A memorial to Adam Hoops, the Revolutionary War veteran who set in motion the settlement of what today is Olean, is located at the west end of Lincoln Park.

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By MICHIKO McELFRESH

June 2, 2026

Revolutionary War officer Adam Hoops and the founding of Olean

Editor's note: Michiko McElfresh, chair of the Olean Chapter of the National Society of the Daughter...

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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean

June 2, 2026

From an explosion in Wellsville and a cold summer to a new motel, from getting ready for safe pool season to big wins for Big 30 sports teams, here’s ...

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Dear Abby: Husband doesn’t believe his wife is being honest

June 2, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I suspect my wife had an affair some years ago. She was spending time with this man in a local bar on weekends for quite a while. I recentl...

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Area schools to receive increased funding with enacted state budget

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

June 2, 2026

Public school districts across New York state will share in an increase of $1 billion in Foundation Aid, making for the highest level of total school ...

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Randy’s takes opening-night slugfest, 32-21

June 1, 2026

OLEAN — On the opening night of Olean Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League play, Randy’s Up the River won a slugfest over Ice Cold Pitches, 32-21. The g...

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GV/Belfast bows to Kendall, premier pitching in C2 final

June 1, 2026

LIVONIA -- A year ago, an excellent Genesee Valley/Belfast baseball team fell to Kendall in the sectional championship game at Livonia High School. On...

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