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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

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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September 26, 2026

Ruth E. Baker

ELWOOD, Inf. — Ruth E. Baker, age 95, of Elwood and formerly of Pennsylvania, entered into Heaven on Sunday (Sept. 20, 2026) at Elwood Health and Living after a brief illness but a long and fulfilling life.

Ruth’s wishes were to be cremated and have a graveside service at Bolivar Cemetery in New York.

Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood is honored to handle Ruth’s arrangements.

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Salamanca mayor candidate forum set for Oct. 7

September 26, 2026

SALAMANCA — The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany counties invites the public to a City of Salamanca mayoral candidate forum at 7 p.m...

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School year off to a smooth, exciting start in Olean

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

September 26, 2026

OLEAN — Two weeks into the 2025-26 school year, Olean City School officials say things are off to a smooth, exciting start. At Tuesday’s Board of Educ...

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Lifestyle, Lifestyles

Dear Abby: Opinions differ on multi-birthday gift exchange

September 26, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I have a group of friends who get together once a month, usually for a casual dinner. Next month's gathering will be to celebrate three bir...

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Multi-discipline therapist is mindful of making a difference

By JOHN BARTIMOLE Special to Olean in Times Herald

September 26, 2026

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of eight articles highlighting the 2026 cohort of the Laine Business Accelerator program. Karan Turnquist...

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A-L’s comeback bid falls short vs. Fredonia

September 25, 2026

ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone football team did an admirable job of giving itself a legitimate chance in the fourth quarter. On the road. Against ...

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