Cattaraugus County

Fall foliage begins emerging across New York state
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Allegany State Park noted among sites to see significant change
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 11, 2025
The colors of autumn have begun creeping into the hills of Cattaraugus County. New York state’s first fall foliage report of 2025 was released on Wedn...
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Falling Leaves Festival preparations nearing completion
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 10, 2025
SALAMANCA — In a tradition that has spanned nearly five decades, it wouldn’t be autumn in the city without the Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festiva...
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Christ UMC welcomes Pastor Quesenberry to the pulpit
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 06, 2025
OLEAN — Installed in her new role July 1, Pastor Dawn Quesenberry’s first couple months at Christ United Methodist Church (UMC) have been busy but goo...
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Total Senior Care invites veterans to PACE Month event Thursday
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Sep 05, 2025
OLEAN — Total Senior Care is honoring the community’s veterans with a special PACE Month celebration on Thursday at its Olean center, 519 N. Union St....
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Former Great Valley Inn demolished after decades sitting vacant
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 05, 2025
GREAT VALLEY — What was last known as the Great Valley Inn, located near the intersection of Routes 219 and 98 and Humphrey Road, had sat vacant for d...
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School year underway at Olean, other local districts
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 04, 2025
OLEAN — More area school districts began their 2025-26 year by welcoming back students on Wednesday, including the Olean City School District. On Tues...
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‘Donut’ wait for a run to Cummins Cider Mill
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 03, 2025
PORTVILLE — It’s cider season at Cummins Cider Mill. The local fall destination for freshly pressed apple cider and moist, sweet doughnuts of a dozen ...
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Salamanca council OKs $60,000 records services agreement
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Sep 02, 2025
SALAMANCA — A regular meeting on Aug. 27 for the Common Council saw the approval of a service agreement for handling city records, as well as other ac...
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Witte to retire after 34 years as medical director of HomeCare & Hospice
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Sep 02, 2025
OLEAN — After more than three decades ofbservice, Dr. Gilbert N. Witte will retire from his role as medical director of HomeCare & Hospice on Dec. 31....
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Cattaraugus County 4-H Dairy Judging Team members take top honors at state fair
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Sep 01, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Members from the Cattaraugus County 4-H program received top individual honors in both the Junior and Senior divisions at the New York...
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Area schools readying for students’ return next week
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 30, 2025
Public school districts across New York state are gearing up for the return of students for the new year next week, but many of them have already kick...
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DEC orders changes at Great Lakes Cheese after Ischua Creek fish kill
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 29, 2025
FRANKLINVILLE — State environmental officers said immediate changes are needed after a fish kill in Ischua Creek was triggered by pollution from the G...
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Total Senior Care celebrates National PACE Month in September
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Aug 29, 2025
OLEAN — Throughout the month of September, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are celebrated nationwide for the vital work they do ...
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Sheriff’s deputies recognized by Cattaraugus Co. Legislature for life-saving actions
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 28, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County deputies were honored Wednesday by the Cattaraugus County Legislature for their quick action in saving a West V...
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Hanson of Delevan appointed to Cattaraugus Co. Legislature, replacing Brisky
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 28, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Brenda Hanson, a teacher from Delevan, has been appointed to the Cattaraugus County Legislature to represent District 2, filling the v...
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