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Smoke conditions were improved in Olean's central business district on Friday, but lingering wildfire smoke continued to raise alarms from state and federal agencies.

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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

July 17, 2026

Wildfire smoke continues into weekend

OLEAN — Wildfire smoke continued to billow across Western New York on Friday, affecting outdoor ac...

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Olean Times Herald

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Lifeline thrown to nephew instead weighs down relatives

August 9, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I suggested to my husband that he invite his nephew "Ryan" (age 26) to stay with us. Ryan definitely needed some male direction. He was hom...

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Bills coach Joe Brady enjoys father-son moment before team holds first practice in new stadium

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

August 8, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills first-year coach Joe Brady used the team’s first practice in its new $2.1 billion stadium to enjoy a brief fat...

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Cattaraugus County WIC marks World Breastfeeding Week with annual picnic

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

August 8, 2026

OLEAN — Local officials marked an annual observance to support new moms with a picnic on Friday. The Cattaraugus County Supplemental Nutrition Program...

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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News

Cattaraugus County Fair wraps up today with animal sale, 2 grandstand shows

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

August 8, 2026

LITTLE VALLEY — The 183rd edition of the Cattaraugus County Fair concludes today with the animal sale in the livestock area as well as two high-octane...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Illness, mom’s passing and time have increased isolation

August 8, 2026

DEAR ABBY : I have a chronic illness and have been on a long-term leave of absence from my job for two years now. I have always surrounded myself with...

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