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Volunteers are being recruited to collect bugs and other tiny critters from streams for a citizen science project throughout New York state. The state...

Spring weather will be here soon and the city of Olean Litter Control Program is gearing up to hit the streets again this year. Armed with bags and gl...

Maybe with a weekend of more sun and warmer temperatures, some are starting to think spring — and spring projects around the house. That said, the Hom...

OLEAN — As Jeff Alvey, CEO of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers, walked through the Olean Family YMCA lobby a few months ago, a young man sitting at a table ...

OLEAN — Although the United Way of Cattaraugus County has come up short on achieving its annual campaign goal, officials are hopeful the rest of the f...

Volunteer work is the backbone of any community. It’s been a part of our society since America’s inception, à la Benjamin Franklin’s volunteer firehou...

“To serve others and do good.” —Aristotle, on the essence of life Those of us who serve as volunteers typically do so out of a desire to help others. ...

OLEAN — Many hands made the work go very fast Saturday when a group of young volunteers from the community put together 260 luminaria kits in just 90 ...

OLEAN — With The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign ready to start its season following Thanksgiving, organizers are hopeful that more volunteers wi...

ALLEGANY — James Boser has announced his plans to run for the position of Allegany Town Supervisor, as the endorsed candidate for the Democrat and Con...

SELKIRK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer are teaming up to denounce a tax overhaul proposal from Republicans in Washing...

ALFRED STATION — As the debate about global warming continues among scientists and politicians, farmers are personally trying to deal with the impacts...

Celebrating Chamber Week this week, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is taking note of its many accomplishments and activities — while it’s ...

OLEAN — Celebrating Chamber Week this week, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is taking note of its many accomplishments and activities — whi...

ST. BONAVENTURE — When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005, St. Bonaventure University teamed with local fire departments to...

For some, the idea of spending free time volunteering is a drag. For others, it’s a passion. Volunteering can offer a person satisfaction and personal...

Area volunteers and agencies have been quick to respond to the needs of communities in Texas following the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. At...

GOWANDA (AP) — A family hike around a New York state gorge turned tragic when a mother and father fell off a cliff and were killed and their 4-year-ol...