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What’s Cool in School: ‘Twas the night before winter break
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 03, 2026
While schools across the region have been closed for the past week or longer for the winter break, many have been sharing the exciting things students...
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That’s Wall, folks
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 02, 2026
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Tickets available for Genesis House Gala
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Rev. Kim Rossi, Owen Gould to be honored Feb. 6
By Olean Times Herald staff 
Jan 02, 2026
OLEAN — The Genesis House of Olean will host its annual fundraising gala, “For the Love of All,” on Friday, Feb. 6, honoring the Rev. Kim Rossi and he...
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State: Counties see more in sales taxes November, cities decline
Business, Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 02, 2026
Local sales tax receipts were mixed in November, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. Data from the Office of the State Comptroller indicated that co...
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Cattaraugus County swears in Smith as new District Attorney
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 01, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — There’s a new district attorney in town, but a familiar face to Cattaraugus County officials. Ashley Smith took her oath of office Wed...
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Police reports 1/1/25: Belfast man charged with rape
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Jan 01, 2026
BELFAST — A Belfast man faces a charge of rape, the New York State Police reported. Charles J. Gibney, 33, was charged at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday with first...
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Hochul grants round of pardons, commutations
Local News, News, NY State News
By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Jan 01, 2026
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul wielded her executive clemency powers to grant end-of-the-year pardons and commutations for more than a dozen individuals w...
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