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Woman Charged with Homicide, Arson After Fatal Fire in Olean

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Woman Charged with Homicide, Arson After Fatal Fire in Olean

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 42-year-old woman is facing homicide and arson charges following a fire on Monday that led to one death and injured another, according to the Olean Police Department. Olean Police said that Carole Landrau, 76, was found dead following a fire at 137 N. 9th St. around 5:30 p.m. Monday. A man was also treated for burns at Olean General Hospital and later released. Diane M. Casciani was charged with criminally negligent hom…See the Story

Bill Aiello and Amy Sherburne face off in Republican primary for Olean mayor

Bill Aiello and Amy Sherburne face off in Republican primary for Olean mayor

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Voters in Olean will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent the Republican party in the race for mayor, an election that could reshape the citys leadership for the first time in more than a decade.Mayor Bill Aiello, who has held the citys top job for 12 years, is being challenged in the Republican primary by Amy Sherburne, a local business owner who says Olean is ready for responsible change.Aiello, born and raised in Olean, has …Read Article

Traffic stop in Olean leads to arrest of two men on drug charges

Traffic stop in Olean leads to arrest of two men on drug charges

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Deputies stopped a vehicle on North Second Street in Olean for traffic violations just before midnight Sunday and arrested two men after finding quantities of suspected drugs, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department reported.Read Article

It Happened Here: Remembering One of America’s First Modern School Shootings, 50 Years Later

On the afternoon of December 30, 1974, Anthony Barbaro, a well-respected honors student at Olean High School in Olean, New York, entered the school armed with two rifles, went to a third-floor window and started shooting. When he was done, three people were killed, eleven others wounded. This was the first FBI-recorded school shooting, and […]Olean · Olean Read Article

Olean man arrested on drug charges - Newport Dispatch

OLEAN — A 45-year-old Olean man was arrested June 13 on an outstanding indictment warrant charging him with drug offenses. Donald Brundage of 128 N. 11th St. was taken into custody by the Olean Police Department’s patrol unit. Brundage faces charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, both Class B felonies. The charges stem from allegations that Bru…Olean · Olean Read Article

New York State Police arrest Olean police officer on assault charges - Newport Dispatch

OLEAN — New York State Police arrested Jason Boon, 47, of Olean on May 12 on charges of assault in the third degree and criminal obstruction of breathing, both class A misdemeanors. An investigation determined that Boon was involved in a domestic incident during which he assaulted the victim. Boon, who is a police officer with the Olean Police Department, was processed and released on appearance tickets.The post New York State Police arrest Olea…Olean · Olean Read Article

Chautauqua Lake blanks Barker in Class C championship game

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OLEAN — The Chautauqua Lake softball team still lamented last season.Olean · Olean See the Story

Olean Police Officers Suspended After Child Sex, Assault Charges

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Olean police officer was recently suspended without pay after being arrested on a child sex charge, and another was suspended following an alleged assault of a victim, according to New York State Police. Police said Officer Jason L. DeYoe, 50, was arrested and charged with second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and second-degree unlawful surveillance on May 4. It is alleged that DeYoe committed a sexual…Olean · Olean See the Story

Missing Cattaraugus County man found dead in Olean

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A missing Cattaraugus County man who had not been seen or heard from since April was found dead last weekend, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Christopher Herron, 43, was found dead in a swamp area at the end of Center Street and 4th Avenue between Center and Inwood Drive in Olean on Saturday. He had last been seen on April 10 on Fulton Street. The sheriff's office is asking for assistance in the inve…Olean · Olean Read Article

Southern Tier Catholic School celebrates student talent at concert

OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School proudly showcased the remarkable talent and dedication of its students during its annual spring concert held the evening of May 8. Southern Tier Catholic School students dance the afternoon away during a spring concert at the Olean school on May 8. (Photo courtesy of Southern Tier Catholic School) Students from Montessori through sixth grade captivated the audience with a vibrant display of musical and perf…Olean · Olean Read Article

Olean woman faces drug, gun charges in trafficking case - Newport Dispatch

OLEAN — A 42-year-old Olean woman was arrested and charged with multiple drug and gun offenses related to her alleged role in a drug trafficking operation, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Tuesday. Janine McKenney faces charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The investigation began on Fe…Olean · Olean Read Article

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