Allegany County News

State: Local sales tax collections up through third quarter
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 02, 2026
Most local sales tax receipts are up so far this year, but lag behind the state’s results to date. The Office of the State Comptroller reported that l...
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 29, 2026
OLEAN — Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski faces no opponent in his bid for a second term, but the Canisteo Republican is urging voters to turn out for other...
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Oct 29, 2026
CUBA — With the help of the Cuba Chamber of Commerce, the Cuba Council of Churches will again offer their Holiday Assistance program to families in th...
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Oct 29, 2026
Western New York voters will choose among seven candidates for four state Supreme Court seats in the Nov. 3 election, with a field that includes sitti...
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More than $17,000 raised for USS Jason Dunham care packages
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 29, 2026
A campaign to send 300 Christmas care packages to the crew of the USS Jason Dunham has raised more than $17,000, with volunteers scheduled to pack the...
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Police reports 10/28/26
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Oct 28, 2026
Olean Police Oct. 22, 1:50 p.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Buffalo Street and Constitution Aven...
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Borrello would continue to confront Albany Democrat policies in new term
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
As he all but cruises to reelection, state Sen. George Borrello is making utility costs, taxes and opposition to state climate mandates central to his...
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Fahs, Fesmire outline priorities in Wellsville mayoral race
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By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
WELLSVILLE — Incumbent Mayor Ed Fahs and challenger Caleb Fesmire are seeking to fill the remaining two years of the village mayor’s term, with both c...
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It’s Halloween season at Alfred State
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Oct 27, 2026
ALFRED — Alfred State is celebrating Halloween with a lineup of community-oriented events to highlight the spooky season. The festivities kick off Wed...
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Wellsville resident seeks help with sidewalk repair
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By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 27, 2026
WELLSVILLE — Much of Monday evening's village board meeting revolved around a senior citizen’s concern about a sidewalk. Well-known local exercise coa...
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Police reports 10/26/26
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Oct 26, 2026
Olean Police Friday, 11:45 a.m. , Layla A. Foskolos, 20, no permanent address, was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems...
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