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OLEAN — The 30-voiced Olean First Baptist Senior Choir will present “What Christmas Really Means” during the 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve worship at the ch...

OLEAN — The community’s long-standing tradition of Santa on the Rooftop is set to return again this year after last season’s revival. Set for 6:30 to ...

OLEAN — A lot has changed in Olean since the 1890s. The main mode of transport is now the automobile, not the train or horse-and-buggy. Industry has c...

BUFFALO — Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the members of its Appeal 2024 leadership team, which include Kevin Gannon as chair, Dr. Michael Noe...

ALLEGANY — A seasonal tradition at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse is continuing with the help of some ambitious eighth-graders excited about helping dozens...

ALBANY — New York can continue to enforce laws banning firearms in certain “sensitive” locations and require that handgun owners be of “good moral cha...

The weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful — it’s the only happy time of winter, in my opinion — the countdown to Christmas. As I’ve ...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the U.S., but there has been improvement, the staff at the Cancer Services Progra...

WELLSVILLE — The village’s giant Santa Claus is in place to reign over Main Street through the end of the holiday season. A crew from the public works...

OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School was graced with a special visit Wednesday as Saint Nicholas, the beloved figure of generosity and compassion, ma...

OLEAN — Santa and Mrs. Claus are back in town on Friday, as the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Olean will host the Visit with ...

In December 1966, the CBS special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered. At the time, it was “the most expensive half-hour ever put on TV” due to...

OLEAN — Families and friends of loved ones who passed away during the last year gathered Thursday at Total Senior Care to hang personalized ornaments ...

WELLSVILLE — They are a long way from showing off the giant Santa to their own kids, but high school and middle school students in Wellsville are happ...

SALAMANCA — National collection week for Operation Christmas Child concluded Nov. 21 at The House of Prayer drop-off location on Highland Avenue with ...

The SPCA in Cattaraugus County will host Santa Claus on 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its shelter, where everyone is welcome to come and sit on Jolly Old El...

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. — The Candy Cane Lane Vendor Fair, set for 10 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oswayo Valley Elementary School, is among many activities planne...

Pretty soon, there won’t be a holiday left that doesn’t relate to a loss for me. Maybe it comes with age as we become more and more aware of losing fa...