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OHS alumni Aiello, Howard inducted into Wall of Honor
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 20, 2026
OLEAN — The names of two more Olean High School alumni now hang proudly on the district’s Wall of Honor. William Aiello, Class of 1971, and Mari Krano...
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Police reports 6/19/26
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Jun 19, 2026
Olean Police Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. , two injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North First and Wayne streets. ...
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Bolivar’s Pioneer Oil Days starts Sunday; activities all week
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 19, 2026
BOLIVAR — Pioneer Oil Days, a weeklong celebration of the area's oil heritage organized by the Bolivar Lions Club, gets underway on Sunday with the Ge...
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Used book sale continues at Olean Library
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Jun 19, 2026
OLEAN — The Friends of the Olean Library are continuing their ongoing used book sale, offering an expanding selection of reading and entertainment opt...
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Updated: Fly-In Breakfast at Wellsville Airport on Sunday
Allegany County News, Local News, News
By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 19, 2026
Editor's note: The original headline on this article was incorrect in stating the Fly-In Breakfast is Saturday. The annual breakfast at the Wellsville...
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Trio of fundraisers to back Olean fireworks
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Jun 19, 2026
OLEAN -- Three fundraisers through June 30 will help support Olean’s Fourth of July fireworks display. Fundraisers include: Napoli Pizza will host a f...
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Bartlett House hosts doll exhibit through June 26
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 19, 2026
OLEAN -- Local doll collectors have descended on the Fannie Bartlett House to share their love with the community. The Southwestern York Penn Doll Clu...
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Franchot Park splash pad to open for season today
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 19, 2026
OLEAN — While the weather may not feel the full heat of summer just yet, the city of Olean is ready for that to change at Franchot Park. The park's wa...
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Sempolinski sets town hall meeting in Allegany
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Jun 18, 2026
ALLEGANY — Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will host a town hall meeting 6 to 7 p.m. at the Village of Allegany Municipal Building, 106 E. Main St., where...
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Olean school kids donate $2,000 to SPCA
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Jun 18, 2026
OLEAN — Students in the Olean City School District, from East View and Washington West elementary schools and Olean Intermediate Middle School, once a...
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