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With a replica of the Liberty Bell in the foreground, Dr. Joe Felsen (as Ben Franklin) reads the Declaration of Independence during Wellsville's celebration of America 250 on Saturday.

Photos by Nora Wilson Wheeler

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By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

Wellsville’s 250th celebration drew hundreds downtown

WELLSVILLE — Under sunny skies with high summer temperatures, the Wellsville celebration of the 25...

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Deep Purple and Kansas to rock casino’s outdoor stage Saturday

By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

SALAMANCA — Deep Purple and special guests Kansas will rock the Seneca Allegany Outdoor Stage Saturday in unforgettable hard rock and classic rock per...

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Emergency water repair in East Olean

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is preforming an emergency water valve repair on Seneca Avenue. Water...

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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean

August 18, 2026

From a bad stop for a traveling soldier and a mayor for an hour to a thriving Wolf Creek Camp, from Miss New York helping a local marching band to the...

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CrookTop music festival in McKean County returns Aug. 26-30

By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

August 18, 2026

BRADFORD, Pa. — The CrookTop Old Time Music Festival will return to Crook Farm from Aug. 26 to 30, bringing several days of jams, workshops, dancing a...

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