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OLEAN — The Greater Olean Association of Churches will hold their Thanksgiving Service at 1 p.m. today at Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood ...

OLEAN — For the 104th time, the Olean community will honor the end of World War I and the area’s veterans. Olean American Legion Post 530 has organize...

OLEAN — Once again the Genesis House gala, a major fundraiser for the homeless shelter in Olean, will be a virtual event this February. Officials with...

As Easter draws near, many clergy in the country are preparing for the second year in a row to provide messages to congregations during the uncertaint...

Two area pastors shared portions of Christmas messages they plan to deliver to their congregations and the community on Christmas Eve and Christmas Da...

ALLEGANY — Over the past week, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse have watched as gifts for babies and young children hav...

OLEAN — The delivery of 742 meals to people throughout the Olean area Thursday was deemed a “great day” by organizers and volunteers at St. Stephen’s ...

OLEAN — In the past few months, staff at the Olean Food Pantry have not only seen their number of recipients increase due to the pandemic, but also a ...

As many local, state and national governments grapple with how to deal with, and prevent, the spread of novel coronavirus, churches that provide commu...

During the busy holiday season, some in the community may take a moment to step back and reflect upon the reason for the holy season by visiting churc...

When I was a child, this was one of my favorite times of year. It was almost as though you could smell the holidays in the air. Our refrigerator and c...

Yes, it is me again this week. Last week, I wrote a simple article that featured our dog, Percy. There are many people who know Percy and commented ho...

I love this time of year. I am reminded that two years ago, on one of these warm fall days, my husband and I traveled to Ohio to get the youngest memb...

OLEAN — Fewer than four weeks after the Rev. Anthony Salim arrived at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, it burned to the ground. The pastor wasn’t ...

OLEAN — While those gathered Thursday in Lincoln Park had various faiths, you may not have known it from their prayers alone. The leaders of Olean’s v...

ALLEGANY — Members of the Islamic Society of the Southern Tier know they can’t end Islamic radicalization or negative perceptions of Islam throughout ...

OLEAN — It was Asad Syed’s job to represent the Islamic Society of the Southern Tier at Thursday’s interfaith service for the Christchurch shootings a...

OLEAN — Diners, shut-ins and volunteers — they were expressing thanks for each other Thursday at the annual Thanksgiving community dinner, hosted by S...