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An unnecessary "Toy Story 5" still a surprisingly welcome new adventure
33+ min ago (290+ words) No one was asking for a fifth "Toy Story" film. There certainly was a need for one to keep the franchise going. But now that it's here, "Toy Story 5" is a welcome addition to the franchise. The story picks up…...
State & Union: Celebrating 250 and Cattaraugus County Revolutionary War veterans
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (284+ words) Inserted in today's Olean Times Herald is a special section, USA@250, which highlights the Revolutionary War era " from the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers and the key battlefield victories that ultimately led to the establishment of our nation. The…...
Olean eyes Aug. 17 opening for ice season
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (283+ words) OLEAN -- Summer is just hitting its peak, and city officials are thinking about ice? The city of Olean Recreation Department is eyeing an Aug. 17 opening date for the city's ice rink at the William O. Smith Recreation Center, said coordinator Kris…...
Dear Abby: Husband and father has been an observer as marriage crumbles
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (282+ words) DEAR ABBY: I've been married for 20 years and have three kids: 19 (in college), 17 and 15. My wife and I sleep in separate beds and haven't had sex in more than five years " her choice, not mine. We tried counseling in the…...
Updated: Police reports 7/1: Olean man charged after stabbing incident
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (279+ words) OLEAN " A city resident faces two counts of first-degree assault and other charges relating to a stabbing incident that occurred at about 1 a. m. Friday. Patrick Sisti, of 303 North 15th St. , was also charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and endangering…...
On Religion: The morning ritual of a cup of coffee
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (287+ words) Ahhh! Nothing says Sunday morning than the smell of a fresh, brewing, pot of coffee. Growing up in my family, my parents had coffee morning and night, breakfast and supper, but the Sunday cup was the one that seemed to…...
Scenes from fire truck spray at War Vets Park
18+ hour, 14+ min ago (94+ words) Olean Times Herald Scenes from fire truck spray at War Vets Park Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. None of the responses will be shared or used for any…...
SBU's Positive Ripples provides safe water to 300, 000 in Haiti
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (288+ words) ST. BONAVENTURE " Positive Ripples, a nonprofit organization with roots at St. Bonaventure University, has reached a significant milestone: 300, 000 people now have daily access to safe drinking water through wells the organization has helped build or repair in Haiti. The number…...
Greater Olean Hospitality Scholarship awarded to Friendship's Wilkins
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (285+ words) OLEAN " The Greater Olean Hospitality Scholarship Committee has named Destiny Marie Wilkins of Friendship as the recipient of the 2026 Greater Olean Hospitality Scholarship. A graduate of Friendship Central School, Wilkins has built an impressive foundation for a career in the…...
Atlantic Brass Quintet returns to SBU Quick Center for two-week residency
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (291+ words) ST. BONAVENTURE " The world-renowned Atlantic Brass Quintet is back at St. Bonaventure University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, beginning the 33rd annual Summer Seminar. This annual two-week summer residential program was established in 1993 and remains one of the most popular…...