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Zonta Club to host Bunco fundraiser Feb. 15
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Jan 26, 2026
OLEAN — The Zonta Club of Olean invites the community to an afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at its upcoming Bunco event on Sunday...
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Snow event declared in city of Olean; cold persists this week
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By BRIAN McCLELLAN news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 26, 2026
The sun may have been shining Monday morning as Olean residents cleared their cars and driveways from the piles of snow left by Winter Storm Fern over...
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Portville mother and business owner becomes living kidney donor
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By SARAH NEGRON news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 24, 2026
PORTVILLE — Shaina Griffin is no stranger to how life-changing organ transplants can be. After her brother required two kidney transplants — one from ...
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MacQueen retires after nearly 50 years in public service
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By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 24, 2026
EAST OTTO — Local law enforcement officer Mary MacQueen retired from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 31, marking the end of her 23-yea...
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Dental care clinic, training program to serve Twin Tiers
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By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jan 23, 2026
Sliding-scale fees based on need at Bradford clinic BRADFORD, Pa. — Many area residents seeking dental care can face a wait list that is months — some...
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Hinsdale schools begin new superintendent search
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 23, 2026
HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Central School Board of Education has announced its search for the next Superintendent of Schools has begun, with hopes to hav...
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