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    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
    News
    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 09, 2022
    BRADFORD, Pa. — James McDonald resigned as mayor of the City of Bradford during Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. Pointing to increasing demands...
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    Olean Common Council backs police civilian review board
    News
    Olean Common Council backs police civilian review board
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 26, 2022
    OLEAN — More than two years after calls began for a civilian police review board, the Common Council sent its version to the mayor for approval. In a ...
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    Olean Common Council members call for equity, inclusion panel’s return in wake of Tops shooting
    News
    Olean Common Council members call for equity, inclusion panel’s return in wake of Tops shooting
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    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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    State & Union: City opens centennial time capsule
    News
    State & Union: City opens centennial time capsule
    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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    Olean council passes $26.53M budget 5-2 with 2% tax increase
    News
    Olean council passes $26.53M budget 5-2 with 2% tax increase
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Apr 13, 2022
    OLEAN — The 2022-23 city budget was approved Tuesday evening by a 5-2 margin, along with unanimous approval for increased water rates and steady sewer...
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    Olean Common Council expresses support for students amid district controversy
    News
    Olean Common Council expresses support for students amid district controversy
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Oct 28, 2021
    OLEAN — Members of the Common Council expressed their support for Olean City School District students following controversy over a principal and subse...
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    Salamanca council considering updating city charter
    Cattaraugus County
    Salamanca council considering updating city charter
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jul 30, 2021
    SALAMANCA — The law of the land — at least in the city of Salamanca — could receive an overdue update in the coming year. The Common Council at its la...
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    Salamanca firefighters’ union contract approved
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Salamanca firefighters’ union contract approved
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jul 16, 2021
    SALAMANCA — The city firefighters’ union has a new contract in place following several months of negotiations. The Common Council at its regular meeti...
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    Electric scooters, murals mulled by Olean Common Council
    News
    Electric scooters, murals mulled by Olean Common Council
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    May 19, 2021
    OLEAN — Common Council hopes to move ahead on electric scooter rentals and doing something about the bare walls on city property after Tuesday’s commi...
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    Mayor left Ward 4 seat vacant for too long
    Leters to the Editor
    Mayor left Ward 4 seat vacant for too long
    Mar 11, 2021
    Earlier this month, I watched a discussion with the mayor and the Common Council take place in reference to the budget. While I realize that this is a...
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    Bradford officials remember city council member who died of COVID-19
    Local News, News
    Bradford officials remember city council member who died of COVID-19
    JOELLEN WANKEL Special to Olean Times Herald 
    Feb 25, 2021
    BRADFORD, Pa. — A Bradford City Council member, Dan Palmer, has died due to COVID-19. He was 60 years old. Palmer became a member of the council in 20...
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    A failed experiment in Minneapolis
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    A failed experiment in Minneapolis
    Oct 05, 2020
    Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender was one of the leading proponents of dismantling the city’s police force. In early June, she told CNN t...
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    Petitions for, against police chief presented to Bradford council
    Local News, News
    Petitions for, against police chief presented to Bradford council
    JOEL WHETZEL Special to Olean Times Herald 
    Jun 24, 2020
    BRADFORD, Pa. — Dueling petitions regarding the status of Bradford Police Chief Hiel “Butch” Bartlett were the major focus of a lengthy public comment...
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    Nate Smith abruptly resigns from Olean Common Council
    Local News, News
    Nate Smith abruptly resigns from Olean Common Council
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    Mar 11, 2020
    OLEAN — The city’s Sixth Ward is without a voice on the Common Council after Alderman Nate Smith resigned abruptly Tuesday evening. The five-term Repu...
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    No opposition in towns of Olean, Portville for leadership positions
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    No opposition in towns of Olean, Portville for leadership positions
    CINDY WAGNER Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 24, 2019
    While voters across Cattaraugus County will be choosing the leadership this election that they are looking for in the upcoming years, there will be no...
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    Two Salamanca firefighters hired after state announces funding coming
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Two Salamanca firefighters hired after state announces funding coming
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Sep 19, 2019
    SALAMANCA — Two new firefighters will be joining the ranks of the Salamanca Fire Department after a month of uncertainty in the city over lack of fund...
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    Lincoln Square hosts Olean Farmers Market at ribbon cutting
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Lincoln Square hosts Olean Farmers Market at ribbon cutting
    Andrew Mowrer/Olean Times Herald 
    Aug 25, 2019
    OLEAN — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday announced the completion of Lincoln Square, a $1.25 million project providing permanent buildings to house ...
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    Salamanca city council appoints two firefighters, tables two others
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Salamanca city council appoints two firefighters, tables two others
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Aug 22, 2019
    SALAMANCA — Two appointments in the Salamanca Fire Department were approved Aug. 14 by the Common Council to fill two vacant positions in the departme...
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    Salamanca council adds $175K of work to Main Street paving project
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Salamanca council adds $175K of work to Main Street paving project
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 25, 2019
    SALAMANCA — With the project to completely repave Main Street in the city well underway, the Common Council is looking to extend the project with allo...
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    Olean aims for new ‘zombie’ home grant
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Olean aims for new ‘zombie’ home grant
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    Feb 28, 2019
    OLEAN — City officials hope to catch another grant to fight zombie properties. The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously backed a $100,000 grant appli...
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    Remembering the little things
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    Remembering the little things
    WADE ROBERTSON 
    May 31, 2025
    I walked by Jane’s photo and stopped, captivated by those green, slightly mocking eyes smiling out at me. Unbidden memories surged to the surface and ...
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    Campus News
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    Campus News
    May 31, 2025
    • Gavin Dietrich of Great Valley, Josiah Gefell of Randolph and Heather Trask of Wellsville were named to SUNY Canton’s dean’s list for the spring sem...
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    Dear Abby: Retiree finally ready to make time for herself
    Articles, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Dear Abby: Retiree finally ready to make time for herself
    May 31, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I have spent 40 years serving the public and my country, putting other people first and feeling guilty if I didn't. However, I am becoming ...
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    State & Union: Napoleon Engineering Services a WNY Manufacturing Awards winner
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    State & Union: Napoleon Engineering Services a WNY Manufacturing Awards winner
    May 31, 2025
    Napoleon Engineering Services has received distinction as a 2025 Western New York Manufacturing Awards winner for General Excellence. Napoleon Enginee...
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    Looking for an ideal family vacation? 5 reasons this Northwest Florida resort will be your new favorite
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    May 31, 2025
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    Bills’ McDermott discusses Hard Knocks’ impact on team building
    Articles, Buffalo Bills, Football, ...
    Bills’ McDermott discusses Hard Knocks’ impact on team building
    MATT PARRINO syracuse.com (TNS) 
    May 30, 2025
    Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared on the “SHOUT!” podcast this week as his team opened Organized Team Activities (OTAs) as it continues the ...
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