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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
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Aug 19, 2025
From too many wives and a huge oil deal to singing praises in Sweden, from water issues to rolling ads on parade, here’s a look back on the week that ...
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Langworthy critical of news report on overall VA staffing
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Aug 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy took issue with what he called a "misleading" news report on healthcare services for veterans, citing what he maintains is r...
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Free busing planned for RAM clinic at JCC in September
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By VINNY PEZZIMENTI Special to Olean Times Herald 
Aug 18, 2025
OLEAN — Finding a viable central location has always been front of mind for those planning Remote Area Medical clinics that have come to Cattaraugus C...
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Firefighters respond to blaze in Kill Buck
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Aug 18, 2025
KILL BUCK — The Kill Buck Volunteer Fire Department along with numerous mutual aid fire departments responded Saturday evening to a structure fire at ...
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Dan Horn Pharmacy recognized with 2025 Founder’s Award
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By Olean Times Herald staff 
Aug 18, 2025
ALLEGANY — Community Care of Western New York (HomeCare & Hospice) has named Dan Horn Pharmacy of Olean a recipient of its 2025 Founder’s Award, the o...
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Interfaith Caregivers, Salvation Army announces changes to Gift Tree Program
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 16, 2025
OLEAN — Christmas may still be more than four months away, but Santa’s helpers are already hard at work making sure as many people in Cattaraugus Coun...
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Olean ice rink ready for season of fun to start Monday
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By BOB CLARK b.clark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 16, 2025
OLEAN — It’s the middle of August, but Olean's getting ice cold. The first users of the ice rink at the William O Smith Recreation center will hit the...
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Salamanca city council pursuing project grants, property development interest
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 15, 2025
SALAMANCA — Economic development and capital projects were regular topics of interest for the Salamanca Common Council Wednesday, with several items s...
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Leon hosting town picnic and memories of former Pennyroyal Racetrack
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 15, 2025
LEON — Join in on good old-fashioned fun Saturday at the Leon Town Picnic and learn about the town’s claim to fame — the Pennyroyal Racetrack. Hosted ...
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