Local News, News
Nov 01, 2020
OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a drive-by trick-or-treat event Saturday evening at Lincoln Park. Photographer Jerry Trass w...
Local Columnists
Oct 31, 2020
What a strange year this has been as people and businesses have learned to carry on with life in the midst of a pandemic. At first, that meant a near ...
Local News, News
Oct 30, 2020
Yes, it’s a full moon on Halloween night, which is actually pretty spooky. But despite there being a lot of Halloween imagery featuring a full moon, i...
Local News, News
Oct 28, 2020
OLEAN — Halloween in the lower grades at the Olean City School District will be observed this week, but likely in classroom settings, administrators r...
Cattaraugus County, Local News
Oct 28, 2020
While anyone dreaming of a white Halloween will likely be disappointed, there is still the possibility of snow in the forecast before the weekend. Aft...
Local News, News
Oct 27, 2020
OLEAN — Trick-or-treat, or hit up a one-stop candy drop on Saturday. Either way, be safe. Mayor Bill Aiello said Monday that trick-or-treating hours h...
Local News, News
Oct 22, 2020
OLEAN — Kids at the Halloween party at the Olean YMCA needed no encouragement to walk around the second-floor track several times as they showed off t...
Coronavirus, Local News, News
Oct 16, 2020
OLEAN — While locals look forward to Halloween trick-or-treating, health officials urge those on both ends of the tradition to stay safe. Gov. Andrew ...
Local News, News
Oct 16, 2020
OLEAN — Trick-or-treating plans, as well as an alternative drive-through activity, are currently being formulated by Olean officials — and the communi...
Lifestyle, Local News, News
Oct 15, 2020
OLEAN — With Halloween fast approaching, the staff at the Olean Public Library have been doing their best to provide activities that children and adul...
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
Oct 13, 2020
This year, 2020, has been scary. Especially for kids. They have had school canceled, endured extreme social isolation, been told visiting their grandp...
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
Oct 01, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic recommendations and decisions are a mixed bag. You never really know what you will pull out. Reach in and you might get a real tr...
Lifestyle, Local News, News
Sep 26, 2020
OLEAN — In a year when nothing has been normal because of the pandemic, it falls in line that the Halloween costume industry has no popular trends sou...
Local News, News
Sep 15, 2020
If all goes well, there could be little superheroes, princesses, witches and goblins walking area streets on Halloween thanks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s a...
Local News, News
Oct 31, 2019
Last week, with Halloween approaching, we posted a poll on the Olean Times Herald website asking: What kind of Halloween costume do you prefer? About ...
Local News, News
Oct 29, 2019
Trick-or-treaters will likely need to add an umbrella to their costumes, as a very wet Halloween is in the forecast. Tony Ansuini, a meteorologist wit...
Allegany County News
Oct 24, 2019
ALFRED — A frightfully good time is sure to be had by all who attend the upcoming Halloween concert at Alfred State. The free concert will take place ...
Local News, News
Oct 24, 2019
OLEAN — The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween party 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. John’s Youth Center...
June 16, 2025
David W. Leaskey SALAMANCA --- David W. Leaskey, 72, of Salamanca, NY, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Olean General Hospital following a short illness. ...
June 16, 2025
David W. Leaskey SALAMANCA --- David W. Leaskey, 72, of Salamanca, NY, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Olean General Hospital following a short illness. ...
June 16, 2025
Ruth M. Baillargeon, mother, grandmother, sister BELFAST --- Ruth M. Baillargeon, 82, of Belfast, New York, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at High...
June 16, 2025
Robert E. Stephens PORTVILLE === Robert E. Stephens of 24 Finch Street, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Cuba Memorial Skilled Nursing Faci...
Commentary, Opinion
June 16, 2025
Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I talk about what’s happening in Albany — but the failures keep repeating. This year was no different. Whil...
