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O’Reilly Auto Parts begins Olean store construction
Business, Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 24, 2026
OLEAN — Construction is underway on a new chain auto parts store in the West End. Bulldozers began site preparations this week for an O’Reilly Auto Pa...
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Olean Rec arts, craft show returning May 2
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 24, 2026
OLEAN — A springtime tradition is returning to the William O. Smith Recreation Center next weekend. The seventh annual William O. Smith Arts and Craft...
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State: Local unemployment results mixed in February
Allegany County, Business, Cattaraugus County, ...
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 22, 2026
Area unemployment rates saw minor changes in February, but remained above state levels, state officials reported this week. The state Department of La...
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Olean, area groups plan Earth Day events
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 18, 2026
OLEAN — A trio of Earth Day-related cleanups is set for the city as other groups also prepare environment-related activities. City of Olean officials ...
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Olean Common Council special meeting set for late budget approval
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 17, 2026
OLEAN — City legislators will meet next week with hopes to pass a late budget. The Common Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday following the fa...
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Allegany County, Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
April 16, 2026
FRIENDSHIP -- Improvements to the town’s water system are coming thanks in part to state assistance announced Thursday. The state announced $8.3 milli...
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