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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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Even with challenges, departing Department of Public Works Director Windus says much to be proud of

BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald

Apr 25, 2017

OLEAN — Tom Windus just wants to build bridges. “If I were single, I'd be building bridges around the world,” the Olean Department of Public Works sup...

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Tom Windus to leave Olean Department of Public Works at end of month

BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald

Apr 25, 2017

OLEAN — Citing budget cuts as one of the reasons, Department of Public Works Director Tom Windus announced he will leave city employment by the end of...

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Two pieces of racially charged graffiti found near Olean’s Oak Hill Park

Danielle Gamble/Olean Times Herald

Apr 21, 2017

OLEAN — Spray paint was used to cover two utility boxes along Washington Street with a misspelled version of a derogatory slur used against African-Am...

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Olean Creek path project meeting set

KELSEY BOUDIN, Olean Times Herald

Mar 20, 2017

OLEAN — Although work may have to wait another year for calmer fiscal waters, the city will soon hold a public informational meeting on the Olean Cree...

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Repairs to sections of Wayne, N. First streets state funded

KELSEY BOUDIN, Olean Times Herald

Mar 18, 2017

OLEAN — A selection of streets needing repair may not see work this coming construction season under Olean’s projected tight budget. But a half-mile o...

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Water main break occurs on North First Street

TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald

Dec 22, 2016

OLEAN — The city of Olean is dealing with at least one — and potentially two — water main breaks Thursday afternoon. Crews have been working since Thu...

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Water main breaks on North Fourth Street

KELSEY BOUDIN, Olean Times Herald

Nov 02, 2016

OLEAN — A city crew is working this afternoon to fix a pair of water main breaks along North Fourth Street. The main break at the intersection of Nort...