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Bartlett House preparing for Victorian Christmas, other events
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 20, 2025
OLEAN — Two months of decorating are about to pay off at the Fannie E. Bartlett House. The city-owned historic home is almost set to open the doors fo...
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Police reports 11/19/25
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Nov 20, 2025
Olean Police Wednesday, 9:44 a.m. , Nichole L. Beckham, 45, of Eldred, Pa., was charged with 10 counts each of first-degree falsifying business record...
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106 groups to participate in Cattaraugus Gives drive
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 20, 2025
OLEAN — A record number of groups are looking to the public for support in the annual Cattaraugus Gives drive. Coordinated by the Cattaraugus Region C...
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Legislature approves 2026 Cattaraugus County budget
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Public speakers decry healthcare cuts
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 19, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday approved a $296.79 million budget for 2026 following a public comment session where several cou...
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Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act passed to full House committee
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 19, 2025
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy's Energy Choice Act was passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee, a development he called "a major victory for New Yorker...
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State & Union: Gasoline price drops in Olean area
Local News, News, NY State News
Nov 19, 2025
While gasoline prices fell recently at most outlets in the Olean area 7 cents to $3.329 per gallon, the price remains about 21 cents higher than New Y...
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Federal grant to pay for 4 new Olean firefighters
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 19, 2025
OLEAN — A federal grant will put four more firefighters on duty in the city. Olean Fire Chief Eric Maurouard told the Common Council on Tuesday that t...
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