Local News
Dec 17, 2020
The Olean Times Herald’s offices at 239 Norton Drive are closed through Christmas weekend for a deep cleaning and employee safety after exposure of th...
Local News, News
Oct 16, 2020
OLEAN — Work to replace a gas regulator station in Olean is nearing completion. New York State Electric and Gas Corp. officials told the Times Herald ...
Local News, News
Aug 04, 2020
From blasting away in downtown Olean to the repercussions of Hiroshima around the globe, from dialing 911 to a hot time at Farm City Days, here’s a lo...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
May 23, 2020
OLEAN — Closed schools and businesses. Bans on hand shaking. Unscrupulous residents hoping to make a quick buck. “Oh, it’s just the flu.” No, that’s n...
May 11, 2020
After several weeks of being closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, the customer-service counter at the Olean Times Herald on Norto...
Local News, News
Apr 20, 2020
From the Overall Clubs to liberation thanks to a Soviet woman, from the first Earth Day to recognition for an area charity, here’s a look back on the ...
Apr 03, 2020
For the journalists at the Olean Times Herald, coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has been nonstop. The effects of the shutdown on virtually every a...
Columnists, Local Sports, Olean, ...
Feb 29, 2020
I first met Chris Henzel in the winter of 1973. The Times Herald had just hired me away from Bradford’s WESB radio to join the sports department while...
Local News, News
Feb 15, 2020
Even long before Don Haskins retired in May 2002 after 44 years as a printer with the Olean Times Herald, he was a true throwback. He traced his caree...
Local News
Dec 19, 2019
OLEAN — A misunderstanding among leaders at Trinity United Methodist Church resulted in an incorrect time provided for the Christmas Eve candlelight s...
Leters to the Editor
Nov 14, 2019
I applaud the Olean Times Herald taking the unusual, but, in this case, necessary, step to report a controversial political story on Election Day. Ric...
Local News, News
Oct 28, 2019
As the news business continues to evolve regarding how readers receive stories and photos, both in print and digitally, the actual delivery of the new...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Oct 28, 2019
Letters to the editor regarding local or area political races must be submitted to the Times Herald newsroom by 3 p.m. Tuesday. Letters received after...
Local News, News
Oct 27, 2019
OLEAN — The Olean Times Herald’s business and editorial offices will be closed to the public at noon today for administration purposes and staff train...
Columnists, Football, High School, ...
Sep 14, 2019
For years, it seemed a sport buried in the past. But as turnouts continue to shrink for Big 30 football programs, those days in the 1960s aren’t so ou...
Big 30, College Sports, Columnists, ...
Aug 29, 2019
Twenty-five years, plus two days ago, Salamanca coach George Whitcher occupied the cover of the Times Herald’s annual football edition. Whitcher, who ...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
Aug 18, 2019
In Saturday’s edition, we related how at least a couple of timber rattlesnakes had somewhat unsettled a Potter County community this past week. Forty ...
Columnists, Local Sports, Olean, ...
Jun 26, 2019
For nearly two years her story captivated the Southern Tier. Kim Pressler, the pride of Franklinville, became a household name when she won the Miss N...
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...
