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LITTLE VALLEY — Children in the Little Valley community now have a new playground to enjoy featuring beautiful playground equipment that is sure to keep them moving and entertained.
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OLEAN — A new licensed practical nurse who was lucky to be alive after a severe accident three years ago is now seeing patients at Olean Medical Group.
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As the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, the Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library has released a new educational film using local officials and veterans to tell the story of that seminal day in American history.
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New coronavirus vaccines are available, and state health officials encourage anyone 65 and older, at risk for severe COVID-19 or who has never received a COVID vaccine to get it as students return to school — and ahead of the respiratory illness season.
ALBANY (TNS) — The potential for nuclear reactors and similar technology to become an integral part of New York’s clean energy goals was a central topic at an energy summit Thursday in Syracuse that was convened by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration as the state struggles to meet the mandate…
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WEST VALLEY — The New York State Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday on a proposed single-lane roundabout project at the U.S. Route 219 expressway-to-highway transition at Peters Road in the town of Ashford.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has reopened the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley Multiple Use and Unique Areas.
DEAR RUSTY: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife — a retired teacher — was told that, should I predecease her, she is not eligible to get survivor benefits from my Social Security payments. I’m sure there is some arcane, bureaucratic justification for this, but I think …
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SMETHPORT, Pa. — An Olean, N.Y., man who robbed an Eldred bank in June pleaded guilty to related charges Thursday in McKean County Court.
WELLSVILLE — District IV Legislators have scheduled their district meeting for Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wellsville Town Office at 2600 Tarantine Boulevard.
RICHBURG — Professional photographer Dan Jordan will offer a presentation of his wildlife photography at the next meeting of the Richburg-Wirt Historical Society, set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Museum, 243 Main St.
OLEAN — Sue Conner and Katie Ford are this month’s Star Award recipients, Kaleida Health facilities Olean General Hospital (OGH) and Bradford (Pa.) Regional Medical Center (BRMC) recently announced.
OLEAN — Olean General Hospital has received recognition from the American Heart Association for offering care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks.
ELLICOTTVILLE — The Nannen Arboretum at 28 Parkside Drive has seen many improvements and opportunities this summer with new trees, vine trellises, paint and public art awaiting visitors.
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YORKSHIRE — Four members of a Yorkshire family perished in a residential fire early Friday morning, New York State Police reported.
WEST VALLEY — The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) and its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) recently notched an annual cleanup priority ahead of schedule for a second consecutive year.
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LITTLE VALLEY — Local elections officials have announced registration and early voting deadlines ahead of the Nov. 5 election as state officials caution against AI-generated disinformation online.
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RANDOLPH — One team from Randolph Central School’s FFA will advance to the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this October.
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BELMONT — Along with the presidential election, the majority of towns and some villages in Allegany County will also see local races on the ballot in November.
When Shanon Wiedemann was 6 months old, persistent illnesses since his birth led to his parents taking him to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.
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ALLEGANY — Is the greater Olean area ready for some football?
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ELDRED, Pa. — The Eldred Borough Water Authority issued a boil water advisory for its customers.
NEW YORK — FBI agents this week searched the homes of New York City’s police commissioner and at least three top deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams, according to people familiar with the matter.
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It’s the day every little girl dreams of — the dress, the flowers, the majesty, the husband.
OLEAN — One employee recently reached the 20-year milestone at Napoleon Engineering Services while three others are celebrating 15 years, the company announced this week.
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ST. BONAVENTURE — “Hunger starts somewhere. It is not a choice.”
ALLEGANY — The Friends of Good Music newsletter, mailed to patrons Aug. 26, has been corrected with two scheduling date errors and a ticket price adjustment.
BUFFALO — Among progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s is one of the most common and most heartbreaking. It robs individuals of their memories and self-sufficiency and can even alter their personalities.
ALBANY — Three people who tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease have died after an outbreak at an assisted living facility in Upstate New York, officials said Thursday.
Our teenage years were weird, high school was weird and the 1980s were weird. This is something we all know now in retrospect, but two filmmakers who understood this as it was happening were John Hughes and Tim Burton.
Wyatt Skillman, 19, was simply enjoying his summer like any other teenager when suddenly his life and health took a drastic turn at the end of July. He is now facing a diagnosis of alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), an extremely rare form of cancer.
ST. BONAVENTURE — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded several grants to area institutions and groups seeking to document and preserve information.
ALFRED — Health and Wellness Services and Campus Recreation have combined to open an 18-hole Disc Golf Course at Alfred State. The course starts right next to the throwing area above the parking lots surrounding Pioneer Stadium.
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OLEAN — The co-owners of Beat City Music strive to make their North Union Street location more than a music store — they’ve worked to make it a cornerstone of the Olean arts community.
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OLEAN — Early Wednesday morning was bright and cheery across the Olean City School District as students were welcomed by their teachers to the first day of the new school year.
The Cuba Lake Book has been a longstanding tradition for cottage owners as a source of information of what to do, the history of the lake along with listings and area businesses.
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ELLICOTTVILLE — The roar of engines and a full bill of rock performances are expected to collide in an electrifying fusion of vintage vibes and musical bliss later this month.
SALAMANCA — The start of a project to construct a roundabout on Broad Street in the city is only a week away, Seneca Nation officials recently announced.
BRADFORD, Pa. — Robin Wall Kimmerer, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, scientist, author, mother and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, will share her insights on the intersection of Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in March.
The New York state Department of Motor Vehicles reminded the public of law changes that now ban the sale of license plate covers and increases penalties for those convicted of obscuring a license plate to avoid detection or toll collection.
OLEAN — Jeanne Arnold, staff accountant for KA-BAR Knives Inc., a subsidiary of Cutco Corp., is celebrating 35 years with the company this week.
OLEAN — The Olean Senior Center, 112 N. Barry St., in the John J. Ash Community Building, announces its schedule for the week of Sept. 9.
PORTVILLE — Pfeiffer Nature Center will host a primitive skill sharing class on how to make cordage with native plants on Sept. 17.
OLEAN — The Olean American Legion Post 530, at 307 E. State St., will open its doors to the public Tuesday and Friday evenings.
WEST VALLEY — The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday on a proposed intersection improvement project scheduled to begin next summer.
