Deep Purple, Kansas to play outdoor casino concert this August
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
March 30, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is inviting live music fans to enjoy the power of classic rock under the night sky when all-time greats De...
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Healthy, experienced Salamanca softball ready to take next step
Local Sports, Sports
By Henry Buchan 
March 29, 2026
OLEAN - Last season was difficult at times for Salamanca softball.The team finished 5-14 overall and 1-11 in league play, facing stiff competition across their Class B schedule. But with a healthy roster more experience, and a strong start to spring practices, the team is looking to take the next st...
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First 12 players for Charities Classic announced
Football, Local Sports, Sports
March 27, 2026
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic committee has announced the first group of players who have committed to participating in this y...
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Olean falls 9-7 to Gowanda in softball opener
Local Sports, Sports
March 27, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean High softball team saw some encouraging signs, but could not hold on to the lead Friday afternoon in a season-opening loss to Gowand...
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Local & Social
Ellicottville skier wins U18+ State Championship Giant Slalom
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Mar 30, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Western New York has a star performer in skiing this year as Coleman Carls has been crowned the New York State Ski Racing Association ...
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Olean council, mayor spar over water/sewer post as budget deadline nears
Local News, News
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Mar 27, 2026
OLEAN — Aldermen narrowly backed adding a supervisory position’s funding back into the city’s budget, setting up a showdown with the mayor less than t...
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Police reports 3/27/26
Crime, Local News, News
Mar 27, 2026
Salamanca Police  Wednesday, 10:41 a.m. , Donte S. Lawson, 29, of Salamanca, was arrested on a warrant related to charged of first-degree criminal con...
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Tony Crouse retiring from Cutco Cutlery
Local News, News
Mar 27, 2026
OLEAN — Tony Crouse, auto haft operator for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will retire effective April 1 after five years of service. He will continue to work i...
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Dan Worden recognized for 30 years at Cutco
Local News, News
Mar 27, 2026
OLEAN — Dan Worden, mold press operator for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will celebrate 30 years of service on March 31. Worden joined Cutco on March 31, 1996...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 3/25/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Mar 25, 2026
Olean Police Sunday, 1:13 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on East Pine Street. A vehicle operated by Donald H. Powel...
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Police reports 3/23/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Mar 23, 2026
Olean Police Saturday, 1:46 p.m. , Dakota J. Tilley, 33, of 712 W. Greene St., was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems...
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A missed chance to bolster the First Amendment
Commentary, Opinion
March 26, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has let pass the opportunity to fortify the First Amendment against government efforts to silence critics. The nation is worse ...
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Feds bought golf carts for $8.4 million
Commentary, Opinion
March 24, 2026
The federal government spent $8.4 million on purchases that included golf carts in fiscal year 2025, according to spending records obtained by Open th...
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