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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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Pennsylvania man arrested after shooting at Wellsville party

Olean Times Herald staff

Jul 04, 2024

WELLSVILLE — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday for an alleged shooting during a party in the town of Wellsville, New York State police reporte...

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Jul 01, 2024

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Police reports: Two arrested for cemetery vandalism in Salamanca

Jun 28, 2024

SALAMANCA — Two Salamanca men face charges in connection with a report of cemetery vandalism, the Salamanca Police Department reported Thursday. Victo...

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Murder suspect found in Letchworth State Park, dies by suicide

Jun 28, 2024

A suspect in a Rochester-area murder died by suicide Thursday in Letchworth State Park, as the park was closed because of the manhunt. WKBW-TV of Buff...

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Wellsville woman sentenced for 2023 arson

Olean Times Herald staff

Jun 27, 2024

BELMONT — A Wellsville woman was sentenced to state prison for her role in a May 2023 apartment building fire. Allegany County District Attorney Ian J...

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‘Babies killing babies:’ Teens charged in Buffalo shooting that killed 3-year-old, wounded 7-year-old

Jun 26, 2024

BUFFALO (AP) — Two teenage boys were indicted Tuesday in the shooting death of a 3-year-old who was killed while riding his tricycle outside his Buffa...

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Police reports 6/24/24: Salamanca man faces charges following vehicle pursuit

Jun 23, 2024

SALAMANCA — A Salamanca man was arrested after leading officers on a pursuit in a reportedly stolen vehicle, the Salamanca Police Department reported ...

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Police reports 6/22/24: Arrest made in reported Allegany County timber theft

Jun 22, 2024

WEST ALMOND — A town of Almond man is facing felony charges stemming from an alleged two-year illegal logging operation and theft of trees from a prop...

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Police reports 6/21/24: Olean man accused of firing shots earlier in the month

Jun 21, 2024

OLEAN — An Olean man faces charges after police said he opened fire in East Olean earlier this month. The Olean Police Department reported that Donnel...

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South Dayton man arrested for rape in Lockport

Jun 20, 2024

LOCKPORT — New York State Police are accusing a South Dayton man of multiple felonies including rape and weapons possession after a search of his home...

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Cattaraugus County Court: Machias man sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison

Olean Times Herald staff

Jun 20, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — A 41-year-old Machias man was sentenced in Cattaraugus County Court to two to four years in a state correctional facility on charges t...

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Police reports 6/20/24: Three arrested on drug charges in Perrysburg

Jun 20, 2024

PERRYSBURG — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday that three had been arrested on drug-related charges following the execution o...