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Builder Jeff Gagnon says a space that’s been insulated with hemp materials stays warm in winter, cool in summer, emits no toxins and is as quiet as sn...

The flu is spreading in New York state in record numbers, according to the state Health Department. “We are seeing the highest number of flu cases eve...

Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office FREEDOM — Brandon Davis, 25, of Freedom, was charged at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 with third-degree criminal possession of a ...

Average gasoline prices in New York fell 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 6,118 stat...

BELMONT — The Allegany County Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) highlighted the continued success of the county's MicroEnterprise Grant Program, w...

OLEAN — The annual New Year’a Eve concert at Olean First Baptist Church will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The community is invited to relax and enjoy ...

WELLSVILLE — In the waning days of 2025, the Wellsville Village Board solved a problem that has been vexing it for the last several months. Over the l...

DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and happy in certain aspects of my life: I recently moved to a house and married a man I love very much. I have friend...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I were best friends. We shared everything — dreams, laughs and struggles. I was convinced we'd grow old together. When he...

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband was told that our adult child's partner had tested positive for COVID two days before we were scheduled to visit ...

'Tis the season of liminality, and the Olean Public Library is here to reflect and celebrate with you. No one can say that 2025 was boring and, for th...

New York state’s minimum wage is set to rise on Jan. 1, marking the third straight year of increases. The minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in Ne...

SALAMANCA — One of the area’s oldest landmarks is getting a chance at a new life. The former Dudley Hotel, which has sat vacant for over a decade, is ...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Inmates, family members and nonprofit advocacy organizations have alleged prolonged and ongoing lockdowns, inadequate medical care and...

Seven projects in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will receive funding totaling nearly $14 million from New York state to boost economic growth, his...

OLEAN — Dan Bernheisel, auto haft/CNC handle polish operator for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will retire effective Feb. 1 after 35 years of service. He will ...

Laurie Bernheisel, assembler for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will retire effective Feb. 1 after 38 years of service. She will continue to work in the company...

Olean Police Dec. 20, 5:05 p.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West State and Fourth streets. A veh...