News
Oct 24, 2022
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Olean native Richard C. Trietley Jr. was formally installed earlier this month as the 10th president of Viterbo University in La Cro...
News
Jun 03, 2022
David and Irene Krahe made their home and raised their family as a proud part of the Olean community at 123 S. 9th St. The Krahe family will celebrate...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Oct 02, 2020
In a good fall, the color explosions nurture something in our souls in these Enchanted Mountains, as Chamber and tourism promoters dubbed our area bac...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Sep 05, 2020
Most people look to spring to renew their spirits. New birth surrounds us in nature and just the promise on rays of an ever-warming sun can bring hope...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Oct 27, 2019
I hope this doesn’t seem a morbid topic, but I have had to say goodbye to some friends in recent months. Also, it is a time of year that marks birthda...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Feb 24, 2019
A friend’s Facebook post this week from somewhere in Florida launched me on another sentimental journey. She and her husband were pictured on a deck w...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 30, 2019
My heart is broken. In the past week, three people I’ve loved have passed on. About two weeks ago, our family experienced a loss of a cousin, so that’...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 11, 2019
“The three Cs in life: choice, chance, change. You must make the choice to take the chance if you want anything in life to change.” This quote by an u...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jan 03, 2019
It felt a little like 1981 all over again. Circumstances are different, but the surprise, gratitude and mystery are the same. Here’s what happened tha...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Nov 19, 2018
OK, I confess. I like to get holiday lights up in the living room early. Like right after Halloween. I like the glow when I’m watching Hallmark movies...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Nov 05, 2018
(Note: For Halloween, I wanted to share a special version of one of my most published, special stories with the readers who follow me now that I’m hom...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jul 23, 2018
When I think of my little girl, Michele, though she is in heaven now, I picture her planning birthday parties for everyone she knows. This week it wou...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Apr 09, 2018
It’s funny how a few bars of a familiar song can put you in a mood. I think this can go both ways. Sometimes hearing a familiar tune from the past can...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Jul 31, 2017
I remember the excitement I felt as a kid when the family made plans to go somewhere. We were quite impoverished when we lived in Rock City, so I don’...
Local News, News
June 16, 2025
BELFAST — A newly constructed and reopened bridge on County Road 26 in the town of Belfast has been named the William “Bill” A. Nichols Bridge. Allega...
June 16, 2025
Donald L. Thierman, Sr. OLEAN --- Donald L. Thierman, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday (June 13, 2025) at The Pines of Olean. Born August 14, 19...
June 16, 2025
Donald L. Thierman, Sr. OLEAN --- Donald L. Thierman, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday (June 13, 2025) at The Pines of Olean. Born August 14, 19...
Local News, News
June 16, 2025
CUBA — The village of Cuba hosted the Dairy Days 2025 celebration over the weekend, which featured the Community Yard Sale throughout the area on Satu...
