people of color

Breaking News

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...

Leters to the Editor

The wolf has been identified

Apr 09, 2021

Many of us are saddened and disappointed but not surprised by efforts of some political officials to keep African Americans and other people of color ...

Local Columnists

Speak up against intolerance

Samantha Hittle, Special to Olean Times Herald

Nov 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: These commentaries are a collaboration between the Olean Times Herald and interviewer Marcia Kelly with area residents, in hopes of cre...

Commentary, Local Columnists

Engagement is key to a better community

ALISON GAYTON, Special to Olean Times Herald

Oct 12, 2020

Editor’s Note: These commentaries are a collaboration between the Olean Times Herald and interviewer Marcia Kelly with area residents, in hopes of cre...

Commentary, Local Columnists

The racism you can — and can’t — see

OLA MAE POWELL GAYTON, Special to Olean Times Herald

Aug 04, 2020

Editor’s Note: This commentary, the result of a collaboration between the Olean Times Herald and interviewer Marcia Kelly, gives voice to area citizen...