Olean schools begin budget talks for ’26-27
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
February 6, 2026
OLEAN — Two weeks after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced proposed state budget totals that include another increase in Foundation Aid for school districts,...
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Cutco/KA-BAR Visitors Center marks 25 years
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
February 6, 2026
OLEAN — What began as a storefront in 2001 has become a destination museum with thousands of visitors a year. The Cutco/KA-BAR Visitors Center, 1040 E...
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Containing Reaves the key as Bonnies seek redemption at Fordham
Basketball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
February 6, 2026
OLEAN — Coming off of another close loss, this time against Dayton, the Bonnies (13-10, 2-8) will travel to Fordham to face the Rams (12-11, 3-7). This is their second matchup against Fordham this season, losing the first 81-77, as they allowed point guard Dejour Reaves to get to the rim at will in ...
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Fillmore clinches league title with win over C-R/B-R
Local Sports, Sports
February 5, 2026
FILLMORE —  Fillmore pulled away during the fourth quarter on Thursday, clinching a Section 5 Allegany League title in the process with a 43-36 win ov...
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Bonnies upset Davidson behind strong defensive effort
Basketball, College Sports, Local Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
February 4, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — Up two points late and stagnating offensively against favored conference foe Davidson (15-10, 7-5), the Bonnies (13-11, 4-8) needed ...
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Local & Social
Salamanca H.S. announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
Feb 05, 2026
SALAMANCA — Principal Lloyd Long II announces the following Salamanca High School students have been named to the honor roll for the second marking pe...
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Souper Bowl Day of Caring in Allegany County
Local News, News
Feb 05, 2026
BELMONT — Help combat food insecurity in Allegany County by joining with Ardent Solutions to collect non-perishable food donations for local food pant...
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High Point FCU promotes two to vice president
Business, Local News, News
Feb 05, 2026
OLEAN — High Point Federal Credit Union has promoted two employees, Michelle Freeman and Tamara Warner, to vice president roles. Freeman has been prom...
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Police reports 2/5/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 05, 2026
Olean Police Tuesday, 4:28 p.m. , one injury was reported following a two-vehicle accident on Wayne Street near North Eighth Street. A vehicle operate...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 2/4/26
Allegany County News, Crime, Local News, ...
Feb 04, 2026
Wellsville Police Tuesday, no time provided , Jonathon D. Phipps, 44, of Belmont, was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, a class A misd...
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Police reports 2/3/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Feb 03, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 4:24 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on North Union Street. A vehicle operated by Gay A. Fish...
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Police reports 1/21/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
January 21, 2026
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office OLEAN — John R. Roulo, 42, of Olean, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on a violation of probation warrant issued ...
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The Gordian knot of modern politics
Commentary, Opinion
By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics 
February 6, 2026
Politics is the great leveler: It makes even the most inspired and insightful voices sound banal. In his hurriedly cobbled-together new song railing a...
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How to get our improving economy working for ALL Americans
Commentary, Opinion
By PETER ST. ONGE and A.J. ANTONI 
February 5, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The economy is far too tight for many Americans — more about how to fix that in a minute — but first some good news: Household weal...
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