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Do New Yorkers consume cannabis and coffee at equal rates?
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By MARY McNAUGHTON PolitiFact New York 
Jun 16, 2026
Cannabis has been legal for medical purposes in New York state since 2016, and it became legal for recreational use since then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo signe...
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Ellicottville native celebrates 100th birthday
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 16, 2026
SALAMANCA — Shirley Shearman has lived a full century. On June 9, the very day of her milestone birthday, she celebrated with family and staff members...
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Area students roll to victory at Soap Box Derby races
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 16, 2026
OLEAN — Seventeen young racers came together this past weekend with their pit crews of family members and friends for the 5th annual Olean Soap Box De...
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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
Local News, News
Jun 16, 2026
From remembering Bunker Hill and continuing learning at the library to a Peace Memorial in Lincoln Park, from Bicentennial plans to a local effort ser...
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Police reports 6/15/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
Jun 16, 2026
Olean Police Wednesday, 3:02 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North 11th and West Sullivan str...
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Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Local News, ...
Jun 15, 2026
ALBANY — The New York State Office of Mental Health recently announced bold prevention initiatives underway to help reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ+ y...
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OHS students get their thumbs green at North Union gardens
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 15, 2026
OLEAN — While many students were enjoying sleeping in this past weekend, several from Olean High School, along with a couple of teachers, were putting...
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Invasive tick spreading in NY, threatening farm livestock
Allegany County News, Business News, Cattaraugus County News, ...
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 15, 2026
New York state agriculture officials and Cornell University pest experts urge livestock farmers to take preventative measures against the invasive Asi...
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Cooler temperatures in Olean area this week
Local News, News
Brian McClellan 
Jun 15, 2026
The forecast for this week is taking a somewhat abrupt shift from the 80s we've experienced over the last several days, resulting in a cooler — even a...
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Olean an important stop on the Underground Railroad
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 15, 2026
With the Juneteenth holiday coming up on Friday, it's important to note the Olean area’s history as a key way station along the Underground Railroad —...
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Lori Hollamby marks 25 years at Vector Marketing
Business News, Local News, News
Jun 15, 2026
OLEAN — Lori Hollamby, customer service representative for Vector Marketing Corp., a subsidiary of Cutco Corp., is celebrating 25 years of service thi...
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