Cattaraugus County, News
Jan 11, 2023
OLEAN — The Olean Police Department had already lost officers to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office after county officials approved a wage hike o...
News
Jan 04, 2023
OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello, beginning his 10th year as mayor, began his State of the City address Tuesday asking city residents to keep Damar Hamlin, h...
News
Oct 26, 2022
OLEAN — For the first time in years, all of the city’s unions have had contracts approved. The Olean Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a ...
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Oct 17, 2022
OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello hosted a volunteer appreciation pizza party on Friday at the John J. Ash Community Center to honor numerous volunteers who s...
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Oct 11, 2022
OLEAN — City organizations are holding a special event and giving advice to make the Halloween seasons fun for the area’s youth. The City of Olean, in...
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Sep 05, 2022
OLEAN — As the school bells start to ring, local drivers will have to share the roads with more than 2,000 students in the city of Olean. Mayor Bill A...
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Aug 19, 2022
OLEAN — A 300-foot extension of the Allegheny River Valley Trail is almost done, city officials reported. Originally planned to start construction in ...
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Aug 12, 2022
OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello plans to meet soon with Olean Youth Football representatives about a possible solution next year for a dedicated practice fi...
Sports
Aug 11, 2022
OLEAN — The annual City Cup Softball tournament recently held its draw to determine the matchups for its 47th event, set for this weekend. Ten men’s t...
News
Aug 10, 2022
OLEAN — Olean city leaders will apply for three grants to help with large water and wastewater projects, as well as a police drone. The Common Council...
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Jul 07, 2022
OLEAN — Firefighters are looking to pass the baton on the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. The Professional Firefighters Local 1796, wh...
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Jun 08, 2022
OLEAN — Common Council members called on the mayor Tuesday to reintroduce the city’s Equity and Inclusion Committee in the wake of the racially-motiva...
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May 25, 2022
OLEAN — City leaders hope to tap into Cattaraugus County funds to kickstart upgrades at the Forness Park baseball and softball fields. The Common Coun...
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Apr 29, 2022
OLEAN — While no formal ceremonies are planned, city officials are to mark Arbor Day with several actions — including a new official to lead tree effo...
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Apr 22, 2022
Area groups are marking Earth Day with various events over the next week, including cleanups, plant giveaways and trades, and encouragements toward ac...
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Apr 20, 2022
Spring is here — or, at least, that’s what the calendar says. The days are getting longer, the birds are flocking back, and crocuses, daffodils and tu...
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Apr 14, 2022
The City of Olean centennial time capsule planted on Sept. 26, 1993, was opened Monday morning at the Municipal Building. The city was incorporated in...
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Apr 13, 2022
OLEAN — The Common Council on Tuesday gave the OK to a $582,500 improvement project at Oak Hill Park this spring, but not without some resistance from...
Local News, News
June 14, 2025
OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
