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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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Guest Comment: Americans are better together

JAMIE MULLEN, Special to Olean Times Herald

Oct 22, 2020

Pat McCumiskey is a local legend. Anyone who played high-school or town-team sports during the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s in Allegany County knows his mythi...

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Salamanca students gain experiences through Youth Workforce Development

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

August 26, 2026

SALAMANCA — Before their classroom education continues next week, a select group of Salamanca students spent part of their summer gaining a different ...

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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

August 26, 2026

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local ...

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Can Alford’s versatility wreck Bills final roster projections?

By NICK SABATO - Niagara Gazette (TNS)

August 26, 2026

ORCHARD PARK — Dee Alford was surprised when the Buffalo Bills asked him to field punts in practice. It’s been three years since Alford returned an NF...

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Olean Comm Council OKs ban on public camping, urges more action on homelessness

By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

August 26, 2026

OLEAN — A push to ban public camping targeting homeless individuals came with requests for action to target the causes of homelessness. The Common Cou...

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Allegany-Limestone, Oswayo Valley students receive CRCF scholarships

August 26, 2026

OLEAN – Eight recent Allegany-Limestone and Oswayo Valley graduates were awarded scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community F...

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