Commentary, Leters to the Editor, Local Columnists
May 16, 2025
Residents of the Bolivar-Richburg Central School District will vote on the 2025-26 school budget. Along with the budget, there will be decisions to be...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
May 06, 2025
As secretary for the Clark/Dresser-Rand/Siemens Office Retirees Club, I would like to commend Kellen M. Quigley for his excellent coverage of our Apri...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Apr 15, 2025
It’s been a challenging year for many in our community facing price increases, tighter budgets, and job cuts — and the need for Catholic Charities’ se...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Apr 14, 2025
Protestors lined up April 5 by Olean's Lincoln Park for protest number six. Despite the cold, this determined group assembled, waving flags and carryi...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Apr 08, 2025
As director of the Cuba Circulating Library, I write with deep concern over the federal government's decision to eliminate funding for the Institute o...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Apr 08, 2025
I voted in the election to stop fraud, waste and abuse. I expect our government to run efficiently and I voted for putting Washington on a budget and ...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Apr 07, 2025
I never cease to be amazed by the Olean Public Library. What a treasure it is to this community and the surrounding area. In talking with the staff I ...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Mar 31, 2025
I read the commentary by retired U.S. Army Brigadier Gen. Arthur G. Austin Jr. in Saturday's edition of the Times Herald ( "So what are you doing to m...
Leters to the Editor
Mar 28, 2025
I have been involved in four different protests in downtown Olean and each time both the number of protesters and the number of passing motorists in a...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Mar 27, 2025
In response to Christine Van Horn’s Readers' Turn to Write commentary in the March 22 edition of the Times Herald ( "The sky is falling indeed — on fr...
Leters to the Editor
Mar 24, 2025
The last three Tuesdays have seen midday protests in downtown Olean that numbered 12, 34 and 56, respectively. Protesters are united in their oppositi...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor, New York
Mar 11, 2025
The Allegany County Sheriff's Office stands with the men and women of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). ...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Mar 07, 2025
Approaching final negotiations over a new state budget, it’s critical to stress this year’s budget must address the right priorities — and one of the ...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Mar 07, 2025
It looks like mainstream media might be burying the story of how another one of SpaceX's test rockets exploded over the Caribbean Thursday night. Airp...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Feb 28, 2025
After reading "Trump Continues to be a Threat to Our Dedmocracy" by Martha Tillinger in the Feb. 8 edition of the Times Herald, I thought, "Here we go...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Feb 24, 2025
“Everything is impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela Ideally, representative government reflects the composition and interests of its constit...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Feb 24, 2025
Two our senators and representatives, What are you doing? I don’t feel safe in this country anymore. The military has weakened. Our health care feels ...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Feb 21, 2025
New York has a severe shortage of primary care physicians — as virtually anyone who has attempted to find a new doctor in recent years can attest. The...
Local News, News
May 18, 2025
OLEAN — As residents within the Olean City School District prepare to head to the polls Tuesday to fill the three open seats on the Board of Education...
Local News, SBU Campus, SBU News, ...
May 18, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE — Along with the hundreds of students gathered on the floor of the Reilly Center Sunday morning, St. Bonaventure University presented ...
Local News, News
Update: Bolivar woman charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault for stabbing 2 NYSP troopers
May 18, 2025
A 31-year-old Bolivar woman faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and other counts for allegedly stabbing two state police troopers — ...
Local News, News
May 18, 2025
ALFRED — Leo M. Lambert, president emeritus of Elon University, urged Alfred University graduates to extend the spirit of friendship and mentorship th...
Cattaraugus County, Local News
May 18, 2025
WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School has named Magdalena Parish as the valedictorian and Isabella Gibson salutatorian of the Class of 2025. Magdal...
Cattaraugus County
May 18, 2025
NEW ALBION — The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 5, also known as Little Valley New Albion Road, between Sw...
