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Ellicottville girls soccer clinches Class D title on winning goal in overtime
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Ellicottville girls soccer clinches Class D title on winning goal in overtime
October 28, 2026
HAMBURG — It took more than regulation, but Ellicottville was able to do enough to seal a Section 6 Class D title on Wednesday, beating North Collins in double overtime 2-1. Eliza Murray had a first half goal for the Eagles, and the winning one in overtime, helping her team with two crucial goal sco...
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Colten Ellis makes 23 saves to lead the Sabres past the Sharks 2-0
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Colten Ellis makes 23 saves to lead the Sabres past the Sharks 2-0
By JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer 
October 28, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Colten Ellis made 23 saves in his first appearance in more than two weeks to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-0 victory over the...
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Salamanca school board welcomes student members for ’26-27 year
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Salamanca school board welcomes student members for ’26-27 year
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School Board Tuesday welcomed two new members who have more experience in the classroom today than anyone there...
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Borrello would continue to confront Albany Democrat policies in new term
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Borrello would continue to confront Albany Democrat policies in new term
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
As he all but cruises to reelection, state Sen. George Borrello is making utility costs, taxes and opposition to state climate mandates central to his...
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New OB-GYN joins Olean practice as OMG transitions to General Physician
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New OB-GYN joins Olean practice as OMG transitions to General Physician
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
OLEAN — Dr. Jennifer Mark, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined General Physician’s women’s health practice at 535 Main St., as...
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Olean Common Council votes down police contracts over high costs
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Olean Common Council votes down police contracts over high costs
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
OLEAN — City police will continue working without a contract after the Common Council defeated new agreements on Tuesday. The council voted unanimousl...
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Fahs, Fesmire outline priorities in Wellsville mayoral race
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Fahs, Fesmire outline priorities in Wellsville mayoral race
By KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
WELLSVILLE — Incumbent Mayor Ed Fahs and challenger Caleb Fesmire are seeking to fill the remaining two years of the village mayor’s term, with both c...
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1786 Campground, Whitetail Country Sports World seek IDA assistance
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1786 Campground, Whitetail Country Sports World seek IDA assistance
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 28, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Two businesses have asked for tax abatements for upcoming projects. The Cattaraugus County Industrial development Agency on Tuesday he...
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Pulaski Club Auxiliary meets Nov. 11
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Pulaski Club Auxiliary meets Nov. 11
Oct 27, 2026
OLEAN — The Pulaski Club Auxiliary will gather for its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.  Nov. 11. Upcoming events will be discussed; all auxiliary members ar...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces September grand jury indictments
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Cattaraugus County DA announces September grand jury indictments
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 27, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced the following indictments by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury for the ...
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Police reports 10/26/26
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Police reports 10/26/26
Oct 26, 2026
Olean Police Friday, 11:45 a.m. , Layla A. Foskolos, 20, no permanent address, was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems...
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Police reports 10/23/26
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Police reports 10/23/26
Oct 23, 2026
Olean Police Wednesday, 5:33 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of South Union and East Greene stre...
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
October 2, 2026
When U.S. Air Force Maj. Matt Blue's C-130 flies over Highmark Stadium on Sunday, he will do it with a mission central to the community that raised hi...
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The ‘abundance agenda’ and permitting reform
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The ‘abundance agenda’ and permitting reform
October 28, 2026
Many Democrats now advocate for an “abundance agenda,” which loosely holds that the party should be in the business of providing “vital goods” such as...
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Challenges Dems face on path to Senate majority
October 27, 2026
Democrats have a path to the Senate majority, but it runs through a difficult map. They must defend competitive seats and win several Republican-held ...
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New Mexico’s lawsuit ‘win’ against Meta
October 27, 2026
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s big win against Meta poses massive risks for every successful company in America. If this decision holds up,...
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