Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break
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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
August 18, 2026
OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...
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Tonawanda man killed in motorcycle crash
Tonawanda man killed in motorcycle crash
August 24, 2026
YORKSHIRE — A 36-year-old Tonawanda man was killed Friday evening when the motorcycle he was operating struck a vehicle on Gooseneck Road in the town ...
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10 students presented scholarships at Menter Memorial Tourney
10 students presented scholarships at Menter Memorial Tourney
By Olean Times Herald staff 
August 24, 2026
ALLEGANY — Area students were presented scholarships in memory of a former New York State Trooper on Aug. 15 at the 6th annual Robert “Moose” Menter M...
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Bills backups dominate the Browns in Cleveland 31-7
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Bills backups dominate the Browns in Cleveland 31-7
By By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press 
August 22, 2026
CLEVELAND — As thunder rumbled around Huntington Bank Field following Saturday's game, the Browns' confusing quarterback competition grew stormier. Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and made good decisions in the Browns’ 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills in perhaps his last chance to con...
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New-look Olean Huskies embrace youth, energy entering 2026 season
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New-look Olean Huskies embrace youth, energy entering 2026 season
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
August 21, 2026
For the first time in four years, Olean will take the field without Joe Mest behind center. Replacing a four-year starting quarterback would be enough...
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Enduring my outdoors obsessions
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Enduring my outdoors obsessions
By WADE ROBERTSON 
August 20, 2026
If you knew my wife Jane well, you realized she thought a great deal more than she spoke. How she ended up with me is a bit of a mystery, especially k...
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Salamanca football leans on strength in the trenches, speed in the backfield
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Salamanca football leans on strength in the trenches, speed in the backfield
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
August 19, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Warriors head into this year having lost important pieces from last year’s senior class, and will have a void to fill at quarterback. ...
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Cuba Library board sets special meeting
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Cuba Library board sets special meeting
Aug 23, 2026
CUBA — The Cuba Library Board of Trustees will conduct a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The library is located at 39 E. Main St.
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Freedom man dies in rollover vehicle collision
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Freedom man dies in rollover vehicle collision
By Olean Times Herald staff 
Aug 23, 2026
FREEDOM — A Freedom man died Sunday morning following a motor vehicle accident in the town. New York State Police responded to reports of a vehicle co...
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Salamanca Common Council meeting canceled
Aug 23, 2026
SALAMANCA — The regular meeting of the Salamanca Common Council scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 has been canceled. Mayor Sandra Magiera will schedule...
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Memories of the Pennyroyal during its 80th anniversary
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Memories of the Pennyroyal during its 80th anniversary
By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 23, 2026
LEON — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon. Now long gone, the Leon Historical Society is honoring the memories ...
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Allegany town ups enforcement under new property maintenance law
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Allegany town ups enforcement under new property maintenance law
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 22, 2026
ALLEGANY — A new town law looks to improve property conditions in the community. The Allegany town board has approved Local Law No. 6 of 2026, Propert...
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Allegany Walmart cuts ribbon on grand reopening
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Allegany Walmart cuts ribbon on grand reopening
By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Aug 21, 2026
ALLEGANY — Months of hard work and headaches for staff and customers alike came to an end with celebration Friday morning. Store Manager Chris Jones c...
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Hornell woman charged after accident
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Hornell woman charged after accident
Aug 20, 2026
ALFRED — A woman from Hornell faces charges following a one-vehicle accident last Friday, the Alfred Police Department reported Wednesday. Cinthea Gib...
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Game on: FAA boosts hiring by targeting gamers
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Game on: FAA boosts hiring by targeting gamers
August 24, 2026
Parents often worry that obsessive video game playing will keep their sons from finding productive careers. The Federal Aviation Administration has a ...
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Building better watchdogs in New York state
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Building better watchdogs in New York state
August 24, 2026
New York’s ethics enforcement mechanisms are far more effective than they used to be. A decade ago, state watchdogs pretty much left it up to federal ...
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