2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (296+ words) After nearly an entire school year of phone-free policies in place, approximately 80% of educators statewide reported positive outcomes, including better student engagement and improved social connections. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of the survey to collect feedback from nearly…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (284+ words) ATLANTA " Two local CA BOCES Audio Visual Production students, Jadyn Ours and Nick Austin of the Olean City School District, earned first place in the TV Production category at the Skills USA National Competition, competing against 40 teams from across the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (288+ words) DUKE CENTER, Pa. " The Otto-Eldred graduating class of 2026 crossed the stage Friday, ending one chapter and preparing to start another outside the walls of O-E Junior-Senior High School. Commencement speaker and O-E Alumnus Michael Miller, whose son Matthew was joining…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (92+ words) Olean Times Herald JCC students donate to SPCA in Cattaraugus County 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 other…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (288+ words) The results of a survey on Gov. Kathy Hochul's "bell-to-bell" statewide ban on smartphones in school during its first academic year were exactly as we predicted: An A+. Other states should follow, as it keeps kids focused on their class…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (287+ words) Thanks in part to support from the United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties, the Fillmore Powerhouse in 2025 continued two of its most impactful programs: its Summer Recreation & Free Lunch Program and its Afterschool Tutoring and Recreation Program. During the summer…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (285+ words) For many children, the world comes into focus long before they can explain that something is wrong with their vision. A child struggling to recognize letters on a page or follow along in class may not realize they are seeing…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (222+ words) CANTON -- SUNY Canton has announced the President's List for the spring 2026 semester, including Liliana Porter of Belmont, Lilah Cudney of Franklinville, Thaya Beard of Friendship, Nix Beard of Friendship, and Kristin Hinson of Olean. CANTON -- SUNY Canton has announced the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (342+ words) OLEAN " Cutco Corp. officials have announced that eight high school graduates are the recipients of the Cutco Sons and Daughters Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a number of graduating high school seniors whose parents are employed by Cutco…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (282+ words) OLEAN " High Point Federal Credit Union has granted $2, 000 in college scholarships to four high school seniors to assist them in funding their higher education. The recipients, who are members of High Point FCU, were selected based on their exceptional academic…...