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April 9, 2021

Why do bystanders fail when they see others in need?

Last week, we saw another horrific anti-Asian assault on video. A 65-year-old woman was walking to church in New York City when she was brutally attacked by a man on

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Route 16 yard sales return this weekend

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

September 18, 2025

OLEAN — Cattaraugus County will tempt the wallet and taste buds this weekend for the annual Tempting tastebuds with the annual Route 16 Garage Sale & ...

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Portville blanks Jamestown 2-0, Ellicottville tops FCS

September 17, 2025

PORTVILLE — Allie Bray posted what proved to be the game-winner midway through the first half to key the Portville girls soccer team to a 2-0 triumph ...

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Olean wins; C-LV tops A-L in battle of unbeatens

September 17, 2025

FREDONIA — The Olean High girls volleyball team overcame a hard-fought, extra-points loss in the first set to down Fredonia in a CCAA contest on Wedne...

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Borrello bill would toughen penalties for license plate fraud

By Olean Times Herald staff

September 17, 2025

State Sen. George Borrello is introducing legislation to crack down on license plate fraud, a crime he says is growing across New York state and wreak...

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More pops of orange and red appearing in Southern Tier hills

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

September 17, 2025

The waning days of summer are among us, and the onset of autumn is already making visible changes to the hills of the Southern Tier. Colorful fall fol...

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