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    Home december observances

    december observances

    State & Union: Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah
    State & Union: Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah
    Dec 28, 2024
    We take a moment to wish a Happy Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights — to members of the Jewish community in the area. Hanukkah began at sunset on Wedne...
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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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    So. Tier Catholic hosts Christmas concert
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    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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    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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    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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    Jingle Bell Jubilee brings Christmas vibes to town Friday
    Local News
    Jingle Bell Jubilee brings Christmas vibes to town Friday
    Dec 11, 2024
    OLEAN — Lincoln Park turns into a Hallmark movie at the Jingle Bell Jubilee on Friday. The fourth annual Jingle Bell Jubilee is set for 4 to 8:30 p.m....
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    Saturday Santa visit, extended Monday hours at Olean’s Bartlett House
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    Saturday Santa visit, extended Monday hours at Olean’s Bartlett House
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 05, 2024
    OLEAN — A visit from Santa and special Monday hours are on the schedule at the Fannie E. Bartlett House this holiday season. The city-owned Victorian ...
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    Olean Chamber readies Jingle Bell Jubilee
    Local News, News
    Olean Chamber readies Jingle Bell Jubilee
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 03, 2024
    OLEAN — Sleigh bells and Christmas carols will fill the air next week as the city’s holiday festivities continue. The fourth annual Jingle Bell Jubile...
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    Communities gear up for holiday season events
    Local News, News
    Communities gear up for holiday season events
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Nov 28, 2024
    It’s time to deck the halls and grab the Santa hats as local communities prepare for various holiday events. Olean’s Santa Claus Lane Parade, organize...
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    Seneca casino told hold tree lighting event Dec. 4
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Seneca casino told hold tree lighting event Dec. 4
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Nov 26, 2024
    SALAMANCA — With the Thanksgiving holiday less than a week away, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is gearing up to start the ensuing holiday season in ...
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    Salamanca chamber announces tentative Silver Bells in the City schedule
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Salamanca chamber announces tentative Silver Bells in the City schedule
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Nov 23, 2024
    SALAMANCA — As the fall winds sweep away the falling leaves, and before you sleep off your turkey dinner, if you listen closely you can almost hear th...
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    Potter County Artisan Co-op plans events and classes
    Local News
    Potter County Artisan Co-op plans events and classes
    Nov 21, 2024
    COUDERSPORT — The Potter County Artisan Co-op has announced a series of events and classes to be held during the rest of November. Upcoming classes an...
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    Christmas in Ellicottville to be a celebration of holiday cheer
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Christmas in Ellicottville to be a celebration of holiday cheer
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Nov 20, 2024
    ELLICOTTVILLE — The most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching, and the village of Ellicottville will soon transform into a snow globe of wint...
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    Pitt-Bradford announces December events
    Local News
    Pitt-Bradford announces December events
    Nov 15, 2024
    BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has announced a schedule of some of the events planned on the campus in December.
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    Dusenburys in Shinglehouse collecting for Christmas House
    Local News, News
    Dusenburys in Shinglehouse collecting for Christmas House
    Nov 04, 2024
    SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. — Kevin and Patty Dusenbury of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home announced that the Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter Co...
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    Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas shaping up for December
    Cattaraugus County, News
    Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas shaping up for December
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Oct 30, 2024
    ELLICOTTVILLE — As the leaves turn on the trees and the days grow shorter, Ellicottville starts to shift into winter mode. Skis are tuned, summer tire...
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    OGH Auxiliary offers poinsettias, baklava in holiday sale
    Local News, News
    OGH Auxiliary offers poinsettias, baklava in holiday sale
    Oct 28, 2024
    OLEAN — The Olean General Hospital Auxiliary is offering poinsettias and baklava for sale through Nov. 26. Poinsettias are available in red, white, pi...
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    New pastor at Steamburg church aims to resurrect house of worship
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    New pastor at Steamburg church aims to resurrect house of worship
    By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
    July 19, 2025
    STEAMBURG — Pastor Michael Brooks is a “saving grace” for a little rural church to overcome a challenging time. Of huge faith, he is on a mission to r...
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    A quest for the 20-inch bass
    Outdoors
    A quest for the 20-inch bass
    By WADE ROBERTSON 
    July 19, 2025
    Life, if we are wise and have a little luck, can be such a magical experience. True, there are many challenges, but if looked at closely, all challeng...
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    Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert is July 27 at Good Times of Olean
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
    Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert is July 27 at Good Times of Olean
    By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    July 19, 2025
    OLEAN — Now in its sixth year of good music, good food and good company, the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert will raise funds in support...
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    Beardsley, Veilleux forge standout seasons at Fillmore, Port Allegany
    Local Sports, Sports
    Beardsley, Veilleux forge standout seasons at Fillmore, Port Allegany
    By J.P. BUTLER, Olean Times Herald 
    July 19, 2025
    Jon Beardsley described it as having “a really good mindset for improvement.” In just its third game of the season, his Fillmore softball team held a ...
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    Seniors Dunbar, Edwards graduate with Big 30 awards
    Local Sports, Sports
    Seniors Dunbar, Edwards graduate with Big 30 awards
    By SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
    July 19, 2025
    Their high school softball careers are over, but the sport isn’t done with them yet. Before Makenna Dunbar and Emma Edwards go on to play collegiate s...
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    Barkley and Roessner earn Big 30 baseball honors
    Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
    Barkley and Roessner earn Big 30 baseball honors
    Connor Jackson 
    July 19, 2025
    Big 30 baseball player of the year Landon Barkley has been great for Bolivar-Richburg, and he also knows that sports are about fun and opportunities t...
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