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OLEAN — Local communities joined countless others nationwide on Monday to observe Memorial Day. In Olean, the local American Legion and Veterans of Fo...

SALAMANCA — Overcast skies and occasional sprinkles of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those who gathered at Veterans Memorial Park Monday for the a...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday directed New York state landmarks to be illuminated red, white and blue on Monday evening in observance of Memorial Day. S...

OLEAN — The Olean Rotary Club is offering two scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education during the 2026-27 academic year. The o...

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski and state Sen. George Borrello said a package of immigration bills Albany Democrats adopted last week will hamper local la...

WELLSVILLE — Jones Memorial Hospital announced its WE CARE Champion for the first quarter of 2026, Donna Bertram, a phlebotomist and specimen processo...

The Arc Allegany-Steuben is accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program, open to students ages 16 or older with a diagnosed disabil...

WELLSVILLE — Fifty years ago local singers under the direction of John Molinari formed the Genesee Valley Chorus to celebrate with song the bicentenni...

ALLEGANY — Like many local communities, Allegany celebrated Memorial Day on Monday with a parade featuring fire trucks, police vehicles, the Allegany-...

Olean Police Friday, 8:30 a.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North 12th and Buffalo streets. A veh...

ALFRED — Alfred State honored employees celebrating service milestones at the annual employee recognition luncheon. The event also honored employees t...

Olivia Joyce Stebbins, a 2021 graduate of Portville Central School, graduated May 14 with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin C...

OLEAN — HomeCare & Hospice and Total Senior Care are inviting employees, volunteers and staff across both organizations to take part in the Walk Acros...

ALBANY — Elected leaders and citizens from the Seneca Nation and other native nations within New York gathered Tuesday, May 19 for a day filled with i...

WEST VALLEY — Financial contributions to Mercy Flight, West Valley Fire District #1 and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital were recently issued in recognition ...

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Area 60-Plus Center will host a six-hour AARP Smart Driver Safety Program on Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and 2. This class wi...

OLEAN — Water fun is on the docket for the city's Recreation Department this summer. The wading pool at Franchot Park will be open this summer, city R...

OLEAN — Are the kids looking for something to do this summer? The city’s annual youth summer recreation program will run weekdays from June 29 to July...