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The federal government has the power to forgive federal student loan debt. What was at issue in the two cases the United States Supreme Court recently...

ALBANY (TNS) — In an effort to widen the pool of candidates seeking to become troopers the State Police will raise the maximum age to join their agenc...

Anyone following the economic news coming from the Biden administration lately probably feels like Dorothy meeting the Wizard of Oz. Whether it’s data...

OLEAN — More than half a billion dollars in state bridge aid was announced Wednesday, with $23.5 million allocated to 11 projects in Cattaraugus and A...

OLEAN — Cattaraugus Gives, powered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will return on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, this year to raise funds fo...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — New York is among 10 states planning to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure em...

BELMONT — Long-time volunteer and civic leader Mike Johnsen has been recognized for his many contributions to Allegany County. A New Jersey native, Jo...

While air quality in the Southern Tier was somewhat improved Thursday, New York state environmental and health officials extended an air quality healt...

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers recognized Angelina Napoleon, the Allegany-Limestone athlete who set a national record this month in the ...

OLEAN — The Lutheran Foster Grandparent Program recently hosted its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at Brother’s Bistro to thank the commitment...

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story contained incomplete vote totals. The story will rerun in Thursday's Olean Times Herald print edition....

OLEAN — Changes to policies regarding the dress code, cell phone usage and student attendance are highlighted in the 2023-24 Olean City School Distric...

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story ran with incomplete vote totals. All votes are unofficial. The corrected story will run in Thursday's ...

BELVIDERE — A contingent of 11 boys from Allegany County departed from the Crossroads Center on Sunday on their way to the American Legion’s 2023 Boy’...

OLEAN — Southern Tier Health Care System has dedicated its boardroom to the memory of Howard T. Howlett Jr., a “revered figure in the healthcare commu...

WELLSVILLE — At Monday night’s village board meeting, trustees approved event applications that will allow two parades for two different events to tak...

BELFAST — Belfast Central School graduated 24 students in a Friday evening ceremony. Class president Anna Drozdowski, valedictorian Justin Hill and sa...

OLEAN — A proposed moratorium on solar farms in the town of Olean has been referred by the Olean Town Board to the Cattaraugus County Planning Board. ...