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    Christopher Osgood is valedictorian, Natalie Reynolds is salutatorian of Portville Central
    Christopher Osgood is valedictorian, Natalie Reynolds is salutatorian of Portville Central
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    June 2, 2025
    PORTVILLE — Christopher Daniel Osgood has been named valedictorian and Natalie Patricia Reynolds the salutatorian of the Class of 2025 at Portville Ce...
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    Uptown Olean to host First Friday Art Walk this week
    Uptown Olean to host First Friday Art Walk this week
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 2, 2025
    Beat City Music, Tri-County Arts Council and Christie’s Boutique are leading the way in presenting a First Friday Art Walk, set for 3 to 7 p.m. in upt...
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    Planting day showers bring June flowers
    Planting day showers bring June flowers
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 2, 2025
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    Water repair on East Greene Street
    Water repair on East Greene Street
    June 2, 2025
    A city of Olean Department of Public Works crew works on an emergency water main repair on Monday on the 100 block of East Greene Street, with service...
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    Bolivar-Richburg eliminated in state qualifier to Bloomfield, 4-0
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    Bolivar-Richburg eliminated in state qualifier to Bloomfield, 4-0
    By Connor Jackson cjackson@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 3, 2025
    LIVONIA - The Bolivar-Richburg softball team finished thier season on Monday with a Class C state qualifier loss to Bloomfield, 4-0. Both teams failed to score until the bottom of the sixth inning, when Bloomfield opened things up with four runs. Emma Sisson perfomed the best at the plate with a 2-4...
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    Welcoming Franklinville as sectional champions
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    Welcoming Franklinville as sectional champions
    Connor Jackson cjackson@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 3, 2025
    HAMBURG — The Franklinville baseball team completed their journey for a Section 6 Class D title with a dominant 6-1 win over Brocton on Saturday. “Gre...
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    Back on top: B-R claims Class C2 crown
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    Back on top: B-R claims Class C2 crown
    J.P. BUTLER Olean Times Herald 
    June 2, 2025
    HONEOYE — For the Bolivar-Richburg softball team, nearly two years without a sectional title probably felt like an eternity. After all, the Wolverines...
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    Ellicottville softball falls in sectional title game to Forestville 2-0
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    Ellicottville softball falls in sectional title game to Forestville 2-0
    Connor Jackson cjackson@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 30, 2025
    OLEAN– A large crowd watched a chilly and rainy pitchers duel between Ellicottville and Forestville in the Section 6 Class D Championship game Friday ...
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    B-R softball advances to C2 final; Wellsville softball repeats in B2
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    B-R softball advances to C2 final; Wellsville softball repeats in B2
    May 30, 2025
    BRADFORD, N.Y. — The Bolivar-Richburg softball team is headed back to the sectional final after knocking off the No. 1 seed in Section 5 Class C2. B-R...
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    Guerrilla Theatre Project plans 24-hour “Play-in-a-Day” at Griffis Sculpture Park
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    Guerrilla Theatre Project plans 24-hour “Play-in-a-Day” at Griffis Sculpture Park
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jun 02, 2025
    EAST OTTO — The Guerrilla Theatre Project, based in Olean, will utilize Griffis Sculpture Park as the location for the next “Play-in-a-Day” event. Sta...
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    New York state has millions in grant funding available
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    New York state has millions in grant funding available
    KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jun 02, 2025
    WELLSVILLE — While federal grant funding in various programs could be in a state of flux this spring, officials with Empire State Development note tha...
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    NY governor’s No. 2 is challenging her in next year’s election
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    NY governor’s No. 2 is challenging her in next year’s election
    ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press 
    Jun 02, 2025
    ALBANY — New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will challenge his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the governor’s race next year, mont...
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    Great Valley Senior Group banquet reservations due
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    Great Valley Senior Group banquet reservations due
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jun 02, 2025
    GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Senior Group will meet Wednesday, June 11 at the Great Valley Fire Hall for the annual catered banquet. Reservations a...
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    4th annual HeartRaiser to benefit Hearts for Isabella
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    4th annual HeartRaiser to benefit Hearts for Isabella
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jun 02, 2025
    BOLIVAR — The fourth annual Hearts for Isabella CHD HeartRaiser — an effort to raise awareness of and funding to benefit families with children facing...
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    Significant warmup for area through Wednesday
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    Significant warmup for area through Wednesday
    Brian McClellan bjm2herzen@yahoo.com 
    Jun 02, 2025
    Olean-area residents may be excused for feeling a bit of weather-related whiplash, as last week’s chilly and wet weather will be replaced with conside...
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    Otto-Eldred graduates 50 in front of full house
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    Otto-Eldred graduates 50 in front of full house
    Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 02, 2025
    DUKE CENTER, Pa. — Fifty students received their diplomas as the class of 2025 during Otto-Eldred High School commencement activities held Friday even...
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    Jonathan Habecker is valedictorian of Houghton Academy, Gavin Martino and Caleb Yi are co-salutatorians
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    Jonathan Habecker is valedictorian of Houghton Academy, Gavin Martino and Caleb Yi are co-salutatorians
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jun 02, 2025
    HOUGHTON — Jonathan M. Habecker is the valedictorian of the Houghton Academy Class of 2025, whileGavin Martino and Caleb Yi are co-salutatorians. Habe...
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    Telford, McNeece to be honored as St. Bonaventure Alumni of Year
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    Telford, McNeece to be honored as St. Bonaventure Alumni of Year
    Jun 02, 2025
    ST. BONAVENTURE — Two dedicated and passionate alumni, each celebrating milestone anniversaries of their graduations, will be recognized Saturday duri...
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    Police reports 6/2/25: Wellsville pair arrested following traffic stop
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    Jun 02, 2025
    ALLEGANY — Two Wellsville residents face multiple charges following a traffic stop early Saturday morning, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office rep...
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    Police reports 5/30/25
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    May 30, 2025
    Olean Police Friday, 8:34 a.m. , Gavin Leon Gebauer, 24, no permanent address, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor....
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    Police report 5/29/25
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    Police report 5/29/25
    May 30, 2025
    Olean Police Wednesday, 6:06 p.m., Cody J. Mitchell, 33, no permanent address, was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems...
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    Police reports 5/27/25
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    May 30, 2025
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    May 30, 2025
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    Ronald McSquirrel’s new location
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    May 30, 2025
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    Total Senior Care hosts 2nd health fair
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    May 29, 2025
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    Coming in for a landing
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    May 28, 2025
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    Letter to the Editor: Langworthy undermines essential programs
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    Letter to the Editor: Langworthy undermines essential programs
    June 2, 2025
    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy claims the GOP budget “eliminates waste, fraud and abuse” while protecting programs like Medicaid. But the “historic savings”...
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    Break up the Ivy League? Maybe it’s time
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    ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
    June 2, 2025
    NEW YORK (TNS) — It pains me to say this, as both an economist and a graduate of Columbia, but: It may be time to break up not only Columbia but also ...
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    Watch out for more Albany surprises
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    SEN. TOM O'MARA 
    June 2, 2025
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    Bolivar-Richburg eliminated in state qualifier to Bloomfield, 4-0
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    Connor Jackson cjackson@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 3, 2025
    LIVONIA - The Bolivar-Richburg softball team finished thier season on Monday with a Class C state qualifier loss to Bloomfield, 4-0. Both teams failed...
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    Welcoming Franklinville as sectional champions
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    Welcoming Franklinville as sectional champions
    Connor Jackson cjackson@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 3, 2025
    HAMBURG — The Franklinville baseball team completed their journey for a Section 6 Class D title with a dominant 6-1 win over Brocton on Saturday. “Gre...
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    Back on top: B-R claims Class C2 crown
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    J.P. BUTLER Olean Times Herald 
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    HONEOYE — For the Bolivar-Richburg softball team, nearly two years without a sectional title probably felt like an eternity. After all, the Wolverines...
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