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    OTH will not publish for New Year’s Day
    Local News, News
    OTH will not publish for New Year’s Day
    Dec 31, 2024
    Due to the New Year’s holiday, there will not be an edition of the Olean Times Herald published for Wednesday. The Times Herald offices will close at ...
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    Pay It Forward group brings Christmas joy to 160-plus families
    Cattaraugus County, Daily Headlines, Local News, ...
    Pay It Forward group brings Christmas joy to 160-plus families
    DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 25, 2024
    SALAMANCA — ‘Tis the season to pay it forward. The local Pay It Forward group continued to help friends and neighbors who were down on their luck this...
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    GALLERY: Christmas dinner at Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    GALLERY: Christmas dinner at Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 25, 2024
    OLEAN — Volunteers helped make the season brighter with around 1,000 Christmas dinners on Wednesday. Volunteers prepared up to 1,000 meals during the ...
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    Ellicottville/Franklinville Lions complete annual Christmas project
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Ellicottville/Franklinville Lions complete annual Christmas project
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 25, 2024
    The snowy weather in Western New York didn’t stop members of the Ellicottville/Franklinville Lions Club from spreading Holiday Cheer by putting togeth...
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    OTH will not publish for Christmas Day
    Local News, News
    OTH will not publish for Christmas Day
    Dec 24, 2024
    Due to the Christmas holiday, there will not be an edition of the Olean Times Herald published for Wednesday. The Times Herald offices will close at 1...
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    Salamanca Garden Club restores Riverside Chapel Nativity scene
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Salamanca Garden Club restores Riverside Chapel Nativity scene
    DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 23, 2024
    SALAMANCA — The cherished Nativity scene displayed on the front lawn of Riverside Chapel each holiday season has been brought back to its original spl...
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    Chillin’ with old holiday favorites
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    Chillin’ with old holiday favorites
    DEB WUETHRICH 
    Dec 23, 2024
    I may be in my seventh decade of life, but I still love the old Christmas specials, the ones that came out in the 1960s. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? ...
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    Mike Randall brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Wellsville
    Allegany County News, Daily Headlines, Local News, ...
    Mike Randall brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Wellsville
    KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 23, 2024
    WELLSVILLE — In 1868, the Buffalo Morning newspaper finished its review of Charles Dickens' performance: “No range of character seems to be beyond his...
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    So. Tier Catholic hosts Christmas concert
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    So. Tier Catholic hosts Christmas concert
    Dec 22, 2024
    OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School hosted a heartwarming Christmas concert recently that brought together students, teachers and families for a cel...
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    GALLERY: Santa on the Rooftop in Boardmanville
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    GALLERY: Santa on the Rooftop in Boardmanville
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 22, 2024
    OLEAN — Santa Claus and friends made their annual trip to the roof of 660 Main St. on Saturday to the cheers of hundreds of area residents looking to ...
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    A Christmas card to remember
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    A Christmas card to remember
    KATE DAY SAGER 
    Dec 20, 2024
    During a family gathering a few years ago, my son-in-law’s eyes spotted an old Christmas card attached to the side of my cluttered refrigerator. How h...
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    State & Union: Blessings to all who strive for others
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    State & Union: Blessings to all who strive for others
    Dec 19, 2024
    The first day of winter — the winter solstice — arrives on Saturday. It is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it th...
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    Santa on the Rooftop returning Saturday evening
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    Santa on the Rooftop returning Saturday evening
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 19, 2024
    OLEAN — Up on the rooftop, Santa will jump out of his sleigh a few days early. The Santa on the Rooftop event will return to 660 Main St. from 6:30 to...
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    Ellicottville students enjoy annual Shop With a Cop program
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Ellicottville students enjoy annual Shop With a Cop program
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 17, 2024
    ELLICOTTVILLE — Children from Ellicottville Central School’s Special Education Department traveled with Ellicottville police officer and school safety...
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    WVDP partners with Olean Toys For Tots Program
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    WVDP partners with Olean Toys For Tots Program
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Dec 17, 2024
    WEST VALLEY — CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) employees at the West Valley Demonstration Project collected more than 350 new toys for Olean Toys Fo...
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    State & Union: Survey finds New Yorkers enjoy their holiday season
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    State & Union: Survey finds New Yorkers enjoy their holiday season
    Dec 14, 2024
    New Yorkers like their Christmas: Eighty-nine percent of the state’s residents celebrate the holiday, according to a new statewide survey by the Siena...
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    Oilers begin home slate with two walk-off wins in doubleheader
    Area College, Local Sports, Sports
    Oilers begin home slate with two walk-off wins in doubleheader
    Connor Jackson 
    June 11, 2025
    ALLEGANY — The Olean Oilers showed heart and poise with two walk-off wins over the Syracuse Salt Cats on Wednesday, winning 3-2 each game. Josh Wilson...
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    Olean GOP mayoral candidates debate before primary
    Local News, News
    Olean GOP mayoral candidates debate before primary
    By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 11, 2025
    OLEAN — A large crowd gathered in the Cutco Theater to see the two candidates for mayor lay out their plans for the future. Mayor Bill Aiello and Amy ...
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    Wage costs drive up proposed Olean Public Library budget
    Local News, News
    Wage costs drive up proposed Olean Public Library budget
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 11, 2025
    OLEAN — In eight of the past 15 years, the Olean Public Library’s board of trustees did not seek a property tax increase from the community for its an...
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    Lizards back for more, aiming for competitive summer
    Area College, Local Sports, Sports
    Lizards back for more, aiming for competitive summer
    By SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
    June 11, 2025
    Although he’s gone on to play college baseball at West Liberty University in West Virginia, Lucas Marsh plays his summer ball close to home. Growing u...
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    Olean Council tables land swap request with SolEpoxy for Hysol Park
    Business, Local News, News
    Olean Council tables land swap request with SolEpoxy for Hysol Park
    By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 11, 2025
    OLEAN — A land swap request was set aside Tuesday over concerns of precedent and pollution. The Common Council indefinitely tabled a resolution to swa...
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    Police reports 6/11/25: OPD make multiple drug arrests
    Crime, Local News, News
    Police reports 6/11/25: OPD make multiple drug arrests
    June 11, 2025
    OLEAN — The Olean Police Department reported Wednesday that nine arrests had been made over the past couple of days on drug-related charges. The arres...
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