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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

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State & Union: AAA sees 2nd busiest 4th travel weekend since 2011

Jun 28, 2022

Despite historically high gasoline prices, many motorists will hit the highways during the Fourth of July weekend, AAA says. Nearly 48 million people ...

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July 4th: We’re all Americans

Jul 03, 2021

In the days followingJuly 4, 1776, crowds gathered in small towns and large throughout the 13 colonies. They came together in public squares, on stree...

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Scio Independence Day picnic cancelled

Jul 03, 2019

SCIO — An Independence Day community picnic for area residents has been cancelled. The free event, originally scheduled for today at Knights Creek Chu...

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State & Union: Turning Back the Clock on Olean

Jul 01, 2019

From a dry Fourth of July to tanks heading to war thanks to Olean, from a hotshot pro golfer hitting the links locally to remembering F. Lee Bailey’s ...

Fireworks events around the area in July

Bob Clark

Jul 01, 2019

July is the time of fireworks, with many displays set in communities around the area. Displays set for the month include: July 25 Drag Races, St. Mary...

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Lighting up the skies: Here’s where you can watch fireworks this summer in NY and PA

BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald

Jul 02, 2018

Grab the lawn chair and get ready to “ooh” and “ah” at any of the dozens of fireworks displays to light up the sky this summer. Despite the best-known...

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Firefighters get ready for explosive fireworks show, but still look for donations

TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald

Jul 01, 2017

OLEAN — As Olean firefighters prepare to put on yet another fireworks show Tuesday at Bradner Stadium, they’re again asking for more donations to keep...