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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
Nov 07, 2013
I have to admit my surprise Tuesday night when city government reporter Chris Michel came into the office and said, “Bill won.” Now, I would never tak...
Editorial
Nov 06, 2013
When I drive by Cindy’s Emporium at 422 E. State St. in Olean, and I read the comments on the caged-in sign, I always shrug my shoulders and think to ...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
It’s been an amazing couple of weeks for the SPCA in Cattaraugus County and we want to thank everyone who has been responsible for making some wonderf...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
Four years ago, the city of Olean elected its first woman mayor. It always hasn’t been easy, but look at what she has accomplished so far: ® Total rec...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
I wrote Sen. Catharine Young urging her to do whatever she could to stop what I consider to be a travesty and potential crisis. Time and again, shooti...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
It’s not just happening in Albany and Washington — it’s happening right here in the town of Humphrey. The town board is just like so many arms of gove...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
A recent letter to the Olean Times Herald pointed out that the Big Wind lobby continues to do everything possible to denigrate and deny reports of neg...
Editorial
Nov 03, 2013
I am writing to express my disbelief over a recent vote by the Cattaraugus County Legislature in regard to the demolition of the Cattaraugus County Hi...
Editorial
Nov 01, 2013
The former Allegany town supervisor was quoted in the May 15, 2009, Olean Times Herald: “There is a lot of money out there for wind turbines but you d...
Editorial
Nov 01, 2013
Youth love to trick-or-treat on Halloween. Unfortunately, there is one product that is more trick than treat: e-cigarettes look and taste like a treat...
Editorial
Oct 31, 2013
I was pleased to be able to listen to the mayoral debate online thanks to the Olean Times Herald. What really concerned me was Bill Aiello’s opening s...
Editorial
Oct 30, 2013
On behalf of the Genesis House Luminaria Committee, I thank everyone who participated in the first stage of the luminaria kit process for this year’s ...
Editorial
Oct 29, 2013
It’s hard to believe 14 miles can create such separation. Formerly from Cuba, a post-college move to Olean — but more likely a busy and frequently unp...
Editorial
Oct 29, 2013
Our children are under stress from a variety of sources. In school, students endure high-stakes testing and are working to meet rigorous new academic ...
Editorial
Oct 29, 2013
The Potter County (Pa.) Department of Emergency Services has a simple but powerful reminder for all members of our community. When you change your clo...
Editorial
Oct 25, 2013
I am responding to recent letters to the editor that appeared in the Olean Times Herald. Regarding the Oct. 19 letter by Kathy Martin (“Wind of Change...
Editorial
Oct 24, 2013
The rollout of Healthcare.gov has been a complete disaster. Stories of the site malfunctioning are being reported everywhere. Regular Americans are ha...
Editorial
Oct 24, 2013
I used to say I haven’t been surprised since Jonestown, referencing that bizarre mass suicide decades ago. Recently, two things changed my mind. The f...
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...
Local News
October 3, 2025
OLEAN -- A trio of events will help get the city in the Halloween spirit. The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department will host a magical...
Crime, Local News, News
October 3, 2025
BRADFORD, Pa. — Spooky season is upon us, and those looking to curl up with a good book full of eerie tales are in luck. Prolific area author James Ba...
Local Sports, National Sports, NY State Sports, ...
October 3, 2025
BUFFALO (AP) — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff anticipated opening the season next week without starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who suffered a l...
