Olean Common Council reviews proposed water budget
Bob Clark 
March 6, 2026
OLEAN — Water spending requests saw minor changes during a review Thursday. In a meeting lasting around three hours, council members reviewed the prop...
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40th Salute to Olean recognizes three honorees
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
March 6, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — For their commitment to serving the Olean community, three area residents were honored Thursday night at the YMCA’s long-running Sal...
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“I am retiring” Bonnies’ coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit from Bonnies’ at end of season
Local Sports, Sports
By Henry Buchan 
March 7, 2026
The crowd at the Reilly Center rose before tipoff Saturday, many holding signs and applauding the man who has defined St. Bonaventure Bonnies basketball for nearly two decades. Hours earlier, news had spread that Mark Schmidt was coaching his final home game. The afternoon ended with a 68–63 loss to...
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Bills agree to re-sign Connor McGovern to 4-year deal, AP sources say
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
March 7, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern is staying put after agreeing to a four-year contract on Saturday, two people familiar with the de...
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Local & Social
Cuba-Rushford announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Allegany County News, High School, Local News, ...
Mar 06, 2026
Cuba-Rushford Middle/High School has announced Joseph Wojciechowski as the valedictorian for the Class of 2026, while Peyton Joy has been named saluta...
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Franklinville’s Knobloch named NYS Associate Dairy Ambassador
Cattaraugus County, High School, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Mar 06, 2026
FRANKLINVILLE — For the second year in a row, a high school student from Cattaraugus County will be promoting the dairy industry throughout New York s...
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Roger Gross retiring from Cutco
Local News, News
Mar 05, 2026
OLEAN — Roger Gross, distribution center operator for Cutco Cutlery Corp., will retire effective April 1 after five years of service. Gross first join...
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Registration open for Jones Memorial GLOW 5K
Local News, News
Mar 05, 2026
WELLSVILLE — The Jones Memorial Hospital GLOW 5K Run & Walk is back for the 11th annual event — it's set for May 1 at the Wellsville Municipal Airport...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 3/4/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
Mar 05, 2026
Olean Police Monday, 3:23 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on West State Street near North 15th Street. A vehicle ope...
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Police reports 3/2/26
Crime, Local News, News
Mar 02, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 4:11 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on West State Street near North First Street. A vehicle ...
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Cattaraugus Co. DA announces February indictments
Cattaraugus County, Crime, Local News, ...
By Olean Times Herald staff 
Feb 27, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during February, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Friday. W...
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What does America owe the people of Iran?
Commentary, Opinion
By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics 
March 5, 2026
Will President Trump fall prey to the “Pottery Barn Doctrine”? Articulated by Secretary of State Colin Powell in the run-up to the Iraq War, it holds ...
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See the light on daylight saving time
Commentary, Opinion
March 5, 2026
When it comes to daylight saving time, American lawmakers remain in the dark. Admittedly, there are more important things for Congress to consider; bu...
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