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November 4, 2025
OLEAN — The 28th mayor of the city has been selected. Surrounded by officials from both the Republican and Democratic parties, first-time candidate Am...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Feb 20, 2019
OLEAN — Is North Fourth Street a dangerous roadway for children being dropped off at Immanuel Christian Child Care? The Olean Common Council’s public ...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 20, 2019
OLEAN — An Olean man was charged with felony assault Tuesday afternoon after allegedly shooting another man with a BB gun. Michael U. Ellison, 57, of ...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Feb 17, 2019
I have been a hearty supporter of all the efforts to remake and revitalize Olean’s downtown area, from Walkable Olean to the persistent vision that th...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 17, 2019
Olean Police • Friday, 4:36 a.m., no injuries reported in a two-vehicle accident at the roundabout at North Union and Main streets. Kenneth L. Pangbur...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 14, 2019
MACHIAS — A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to multiple felony sex charges against a Machias man Tuesday. New York...
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Feb 13, 2019
WELLSVILLE — A 17-year-old Wellsville male was charged with driving while intoxicated Friday after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. The Wel...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Feb 07, 2019
OLEAN — On-street parking, flashing signals and other options might be needed to improve safety on Main Street after an accident sent two pedestrians ...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 05, 2019
Olean Police • Monday, 5:26 a.m., no injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident on West State Street. A vehicle operated by Roy H. Hamilton, 46,...
Cattaraugus County, Crime, Local News, ...
Feb 03, 2019
OLEAN — An Olean man faces several charges after reportedly leading multiple agencies on a high speed pursuit from Salamanca to Olean early Saturday m...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 02, 2019
Olean Police • Thursday, 1:37 a.m., Alex C. Scicchitano, 24, of 1712 Olean Portville Road, Olean, was charged with driving while intoxicated and third...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 01, 2019
OLEAN — An Olean man was charged Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting two people with a hammer. David M. Mitchell, 30, of 420 Third Ave., Olean, w...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Jan 30, 2019
OLEAN — More snow — and blowing wind, and biting cold — will need to be dealt with on city sidewalks. Combined with low temperatures — not expected to...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Jan 29, 2019
ALLEGANY — New York State Police have released more details on a Saturday drunk driving arrest, including that an Allegany man allegedly fled the scen...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Jan 29, 2019
OLEAN — Two pedestrians were taken to Olean General Hospital with minor injuries Monday afternoon after being struck just outside the hospital by a pi...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Jan 27, 2019
Olean Police • Friday, 10:35 a.m., Travis R. McLaughin, 24, of 509 Irving St., Olean, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with registration sus...
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Jan 26, 2019
SALAMANCA — Seven departments responded to a fire that broke out in a Bucktooth Run Road home Friday evening. Officials from the Salamanca Fire Depart...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Jan 26, 2019
Olean Police • Friday, 2 a.m., Diamond M. Allen, 22, of 218 French St., Buffalo, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. She w...
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Jan 25, 2019
Olean Police • Wednesday, 8:05 p.m., Maria K. Covert, 18, of 633 S. Union St., 6, Olean, was charged with second-degree harassment, a violation. Cover...
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November 4, 2025
Mobilizations to collect food items — as well as cash donations — for food pantries to benefit households cut off from federal nutrition benefits cont...
Local Sports, Sports, Volleyball
November 4, 2025
OLEAN — Wednesday and Thursday are packed with local high schools competing in sectional finals, demonstrating a very successful season for teams in t...
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November 4, 2025
ALLEGANY — Finding others who understand your grief can make all the difference. HomeCare & Hospice invites community members to take part in its free...
Football, Local Sports, Sports
November 4, 2025
ORCHARD PARK — There was a flip to Keon Coleman for a first down. Jackson Hawes caught one for 18 yards later in the game. On a day he went 23 of 26 a...
Local News, News
November 4, 2025
OLEAN — Christina Torrey, a Bolivar mother of three, received life-changing news last July: she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I kind of told a co...
Local News, News
November 4, 2025
Olean Police Monday, 10:30 a.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on North Union Street near Laurens Street. A vehicle oper...
