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May 22, 2019
OLEAN — Aldermen are a step closer to demolishing another eyesore in West Olean. The Common Council’s committee of the whole forwarded on a resolution...
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Apr 10, 2019
OLEAN — Officials hope to use a special meeting today to iron out just how much city property taxes will go up in June. The Common Council is set to m...
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Nov 07, 2018
OLEAN — Incumbents reigned Tuesday in city Common Council races. All three incumbents seeking re-election on Tuesday for new two-year terms — Linda Wi...
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Oct 30, 2018
OLEAN — Candidates for the Olean Common Council in the Nov. 6 general election shared what they hope to bring to the table with the Olean Times Herald...
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Oct 30, 2018
OLEAN — Two familiar faces will be on the ballot a week from today to represent the city’s fifth ward. Incumbent John Crawford, an independent who ann...
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Oct 29, 2018
OLEAN — For the first time in years, voters in Ward 3 only have one candidate to represent them on the Common Council. Democrat Paul Gonzalez, a three...
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Sep 05, 2018
OLEAN — Raises for the city’s elected leadership will move out of committee — but just to get more input from all of the aldermen. The city’s strategi...
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Aug 29, 2018
OLEAN — Three more city-owned properties will be going back on the tax rolls, and by next year three blighted properties will be distant memories for ...
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Aug 15, 2018
OLEAN — Several complaints against the proposed farmer’s market in Lincoln Park were registered with the Common Council on Tuesday, months after the c...
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Master plan of Olean’s projects being readied in light of Downtown Revitilaization Initiative awards
Jul 18, 2018
OLEAN — Olean officials will see a master plan of proposed infrastructure projects early next month — including expected costs. The Common Council’s s...
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Jul 14, 2018
OLEAN — Four hopefuls filed petitions to run for three city Common Council seats in November. Thursday was the deadline to file petitions for party no...
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Jun 20, 2018
OLEAN — Officials said they are open to allowing the salvage of woodwork and materials from city-owned properties slated for demolition, but agreed th...
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Jun 13, 2018
OLEAN — The city has another three months to get its rental inspection program in place, but officials hope to be ready sooner. The Common Council una...
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Jun 06, 2018
OLEAN — Changing traffic patterns downtown could lead to a change for North Second Street residents. Alderman Kevin Dougherty, R-Ward 4, said he may p...
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May 17, 2018
OLEAN — Common Council members will vote next week on how to use the last of the contingency funds under the 2017-18 budget, with the city’s parks exp...
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May 15, 2018
The mayor admits that “we” made mistakes on North Union Street. As the head of the city, who is ultimately responsible for any mistakes, what he shoul...
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Apr 11, 2018
OLEAN — The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $24.6 million budget for the fiscal year beginning June 1. The budget represents a 0.8 pe...
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Mar 28, 2018
OLEAN — The Common Council approved bonding for $3.35 million to fund three projects Tuesday evening, but one alderman said some of the borrowing did ...
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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...
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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...
