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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

44 new COVID cases in Cattaraugus County over weekend

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44 new COVID cases in Cattaraugus County over weekend

Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

Dec 27, 2021

Cattaraugus County reported 44 total cases over the weekend from Friday through Sunday, with no new deaths reported. The state Department of Health re...

Schumer, Gillibrand tout $1.9T COVID-19 stimulus package

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Schumer, Gillibrand tout $1.9T COVID-19 stimulus package

Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

Mar 07, 2021

New York senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand touted Saturday's passage of the massive $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, giving President...

Reed continues bipartisan push for COVID-19 relief bill

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Reed continues bipartisan push for COVID-19 relief bill

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Dec 10, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed continued to push for a bipartisan $908 billion COVID-19 relief package Wednesday as negotiations remained hung up over state and l...

Hochul urging ‘staycations’ to help region’s tourism in pandemic

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Hochul urging ‘staycations’ to help region’s tourism in pandemic

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jul 30, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has put a big hit on tourism, which is big business in Cattaraugus County and throughout Western New York. Millions in sales ...

Mitrano raps Reed over lack of state, local government aid, debate response

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Mitrano raps Reed over lack of state, local government aid, debate response

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jul 24, 2020

PENN YAN — Democratic congressional candidate Tracy Mitano went after Rep. Tom Reed Thursday for failing to support the U.S. House’s HEROES Act and ne...

Schumer fighting for state and local government COVID-19 aid

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Schumer fighting for state and local government COVID-19 aid

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jul 14, 2020

OLEAN — Citing loss of revenue and increased costs due to COVID-19, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allo...

Reed announces health network, hospitals cooperation in COVID-19 fight

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Reed announces health network, hospitals cooperation in COVID-19 fight

RICK MILLER County Reporter

May 20, 2020

Rep. Tom Reed on Tuesday announced health networks and hospitals from the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Western New York have pledged to work cooper...

Reed skeptical House Democrats’ massive relief bill will pass as is

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Reed skeptical House Democrats’ massive relief bill will pass as is

RICK MILLER County Reporter

May 14, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed has many concerns about the latest stimulus bill House Democrats have put forward — particularly issues he did not see connected to...

Reed backs direct payment to local government in COVID-19 emergency

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Reed backs direct payment to local government in COVID-19 emergency

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 29, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said Tuesday he favors a direct payment to state and local governments in the next federal stimulus bill, but that it shouldn’t cov...

Area bridges rate better than others

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Area bridges rate better than others

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Oct 23, 2017

LITTLE VALLEY — New York’s bridges need billions of dollars for repairs and replacement according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. ...

After nine consecutive years, Riley will leave spot at Ward 5 alderman

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After nine consecutive years, Riley will leave spot at Ward 5 alderman

[ By Rich Place ] Managing Editor

Dec 28, 2012

SALAMANCA – For only the second time since 1994, someone without the Riley surname will serve the people of Ward 5 on the Salamanca Common Council. Fo...

182nd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday

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182nd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday

By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor

July 21, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Advance-sale tickets for the 182nd Cattaraugus County Fair are on sale now at outlets across the county and beyond through Friday. The...

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Ellicottville school to hold public hearing July 29

July 21, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Central School District will hold a public hearing regarding the Code Of Conduct at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. The ...

Franklinville’s Cudney named Youth of the Week

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Franklinville’s Cudney named Youth of the Week

July 21, 2025

The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Lilah Cudney, the daughter of Jayme and M...

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Cattaraugus County Veteran Services to conduct August sessions

July 20, 2025

Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system o...

County Museum to host program of Erie Canal music

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County Museum to host program of Erie Canal music

July 20, 2025

MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum’s “Summer at the Stone House” event series continues its 2025 schedule Thursday with a performance by Rocheste...

Borrello, Sempolinski address region’s concerns at Ellicottville town hall session

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Borrello, Sempolinski address region’s concerns at Ellicottville town hall session

By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor

July 19, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE — State Sen. George Borrello hosted a town hall meeting at the Ellicottville Town Center on July 16 where a group of about 30 residents ...