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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

Bills sign veteran defensive lineman Greg Gaines

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Bills sign veteran defensive lineman Greg Gaines

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 18, 2026

ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills added experienced depth to their defensive front by signing Greg Gaines on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Gaines has seven ...

111 participate in 35th Andover kids fishing contest

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111 participate in 35th Andover kids fishing contest

Aug 18, 2026

ANDOVER — The Andover Wetlands Annual Kids Fishing Contest celebrated its 35th anniversary with 111 participants from communities across New York and ...

Encouraging signs, and one concern, in Bills’ preseason win over Panthers

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Encouraging signs, and one concern, in Bills’ preseason win over Panthers

By Ryan Talbot - Syracuse.com (TNS)

Aug 17, 2026

The Buffalo Bills came ready to play in their preseason opener at Highmark Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. The team’s stars—Josh Allen, DJ Moor...

Cole, Yankees mourn Tommy John, say he belongs in Hall of Fame

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Cole, Yankees mourn Tommy John, say he belongs in Hall of Fame

By Gary Phillips New York Daily News (TNS)

Aug 17, 2026

TORONTO — As the baseball world mourned Tommy John on Sunday, a few Yankees made the case that the pitcher — and the namesake for the most famous surg...

Who will step up? Bonnies women face scoring void after losing Drake, Parker

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Who will step up? Bonnies women face scoring void after losing Drake, Parker

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

Aug 16, 2026

OLEAN — The Bonnies are coming off their best season in years, but they'll have to find a new offensive identity after losing their two leading scorer...

Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills’ new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

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Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills’ new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 15, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — New head coach. New Buffalo Bills stadium. New primary receiver. Same Josh Allen. It didn’t take Allen long to grow accustom...

Outdoors: Controlled burning can improve food plots

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Outdoors: Controlled burning can improve food plots

By WADE ROBERTSON

Aug 14, 2026

If you own land and love wildlife, you probably have a food plot. The reasons for this are many, even among non-hunters, as food plots attract many sp...

Allen and Moore show signs of bringing back big-play dimension to Bills offense

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Allen and Moore show signs of bringing back big-play dimension to Bills offense

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 14, 2026

ORCHARD PARK (AP) — After months of seeking to develop an on-field connection with receiver DJ Moore during the Buffalo Bills spring practices, Josh A...

Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener

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Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

Aug 13, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy loves playing the role of teacher during what he calls “Quarterback School,” shorthand for his highly detailed process...

Western New York programs embrace change ahead of 2026 season at Section VI media day

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Western New York programs embrace change ahead of 2026 season at Section VI media day

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

Aug 13, 2026

ORCHARD PARK — Coaches and players from local high school football programs gathered at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday for Section VI Media Day, offeri...

Josh Allen and rest of Bills starters expected to play in preseason opener against Carolina

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Josh Allen and rest of Bills starters expected to play in preseason opener against Carolina

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 13, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A new coaching staff and another chance to get accustomed to Buffalo's new stadium led to Bills coach Joe Brady’s decision t...

McKan rallies past Angee’s for City Cup crown

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McKan rallies past Angee’s for City Cup crown

Aug 12, 2026

McKan earns thrilling 8-7 walkoff win, ends Randy’s 10-year run OLEAN — For the first time in over a decade, there’s a new Women’s City Cup champion. ...

Beaver wins Division I title as Penn-York season wraps at Bartlett

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Beaver wins Division I title as Penn-York season wraps at Bartlett

Aug 12, 2026

OLEAN — The 57th Penn-York season came to a close Monday, Aug. 3, at Bartlett Country Club, and the finale produced a new Division I champion and the ...

SWNY-NWPA Men’s Amateur flight winners

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SWNY-NWPA Men’s Amateur flight winners

Aug 12, 2026

Salamanca youth athletic camps wrap up fifth season

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Salamanca youth athletic camps wrap up fifth season

By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald

Aug 12, 2026

SALAMANCA — As summer winds down, Salamanca's fifth annual Athletic Summer Skills Camps are wrapping up another season of introducing young athletes t...

SWNY-NWPA MEN’S AMATEUR: Haas wins 3rd title in playoff thriller

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SWNY-NWPA MEN’S AMATEUR: Haas wins 3rd title in playoff thriller

By SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald

Aug 09, 2026

Brady rallies from 7-hole deficit in finals rematch OLEAN — Only one Championship Final in SWNY-NWPA Men’s Amateur history has ever required more hole...

Bills coach Joe Brady enjoys father-son moment before team holds first practice in new stadium

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Bills coach Joe Brady enjoys father-son moment before team holds first practice in new stadium

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 08, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills first-year coach Joe Brady used the team’s first practice in its new $2.1 billion stadium to enjoy a brief fat...

SWNY-NWPA MEN’S AMATEUR: Rain pushes Championship Flight quarterfinals to Saturday

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SWNY-NWPA MEN’S AMATEUR: Rain pushes Championship Flight quarterfinals to Saturday

Aug 07, 2026

Haas beats brother, Swanson eliminates Blocher in 2nd round OLEAN — The quarterfinal pairings in the Championship Flight of the 90th annual Southweste...

Bills prepare to hold first practice in their new $2.1 billion stadium on Saturday

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Bills prepare to hold first practice in their new $2.1 billion stadium on Saturday

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 07, 2026

PITTSFORD — Josh Allen laughed at the notion of some referring to the Buffalo Bills’ new home as “the house that Josh built” by saying he had nothing ...

Bills sign guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension

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Bills sign guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

Aug 07, 2026

PITTSFORD — Bills general manager Brandon Beane continued prioritizing protecting quarterback Josh Allen on Friday by signing starting right guard O’C...