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September 27, 2025
SALAMANCA — A Salamanca man was being held for the murder of another person in the city, Salamanca police reported Saturday. Andrew C. Skye, 35, of 31...
Editorial
Dec 22, 2013
Perhaps in a sign of just how argumentative our society has become, we toss the phrase “the war on ...” rather easily — much too easily when one stops...
Editorial
Dec 19, 2013
The Basic STAR (School Tax Relief) Program is a partial exemption currently afforded to millions of New York state property owners. Reportedly, in ord...
Editorial
Dec 17, 2013
I’ve generally been one to look forward with enthusiasm and rarely do I dwell on “what might have been.” However, I’m feeling just a twinge of regret ...
Editorial
Dec 17, 2013
The Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus County Campus and the Cattaraugus County Counselors’ Association wish to express their appreciation to all...
Editorial
Dec 15, 2013
The family and friends of Audrey and the late Dana Whittaker thank state Sen. Catharine Young for procuring the medals to reflect Mr. Whittaker’s serv...
Editorial
Dec 15, 2013
It’s been my experience that whenever a school ballot issue fails, the aftermath includes some second-guessing — and maybe even some finger-pointing. ...
Editorial
Dec 13, 2013
As an 80-year-old, I’ve seen a lot of life and a lot of changes in this country. I’ve read the many letters to the paper about the basic problems Amer...
Editorial
Dec 10, 2013
In an article in Monday’s edition of the Olean Times Herald I believe I came off as not in favor of the Portville Central School capital project, whic...
Editorial
Dec 09, 2013
I recently received a letter from my insurance company stating my present policy will no longer be offered and I need to choose a new policy through t...
Editorial
Dec 06, 2013
Readers in search of a lively exchange of political opinion need look no further than the Olean Times Herald, for which we can all be grateful. Good j...
Editorial
Dec 04, 2013
First, I want to let Olean Times Herald reporter Kelsey Boudin how very much I liked his writing and accurate quoting and paraphrasing in his article ...
Editorial
Dec 03, 2013
The Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Department greatly thanks all the motorists traveling in our district along Constitution Avenue on “Black Friday.” We...
Editorial
Dec 03, 2013
A news article a couple weeks ago told how our great president made a personal plea for a quick passage of the agreement promising to respect Afghanis...
Editorial
Dec 03, 2013
I’d like to express my opinion concerning the recent news of my family doctor, Dr. Zia M. Sheikh. I’ve been in many places throughout this world. I se...
Editorial
Nov 29, 2013
Life can be hectic and stressful. Work piles up on the job, the bills pile up at home, the kids need help with homework or have to be shuttled to a sp...
Editorial
Nov 27, 2013
The federal shutdown may be over, but next month’s federal budget deadline could put hundreds of children and families in our community at risk. Membe...
Editorial
Nov 27, 2013
I am writing this letter in hopes that the Cattaraugus County Legislature does the right thing by giving the SPCA in Cattaraugus County $20,000. When ...
Editorial
Nov 26, 2013
So much controversy over one sentence — one person’s opinion of the deplorable state of our country. Well, I agree with Nate Smith, and most certainly...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
October 3, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — Not sure what to do with that Halloween jack-o'-lantern after your ghost or ghoul has had their fill of trick or treating? Tired of se...
Local News, News, Outdoors
October 3, 2025
It's been wild recently for wildlife photographer Dan Jordan of Allegany as he's captured what he believes to be his best-ever shots of Pennsylvania e...
Local News, National News, News
October 3, 2025
OLEAN — Few effects have been seen locally by a shutdown of the federal government. A partial government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress was unab...
Local News
October 3, 2025
CUBA — More than three dozen volunteers enjoyed sunshine and upbeat music blaring from a portable stereo as they gathered Friday at Cuba-Rushford Elem...
Local News, News
October 3, 2025
Locals are pushing back against proposed developments at Kinzua Beach in the Allegheny National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service was accepting public c...
Local News
October 3, 2025
OLEAN — Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center announced the winners of the 2025 October Star Awards, with this month’s OGH recip...
