Jim Eckstrom

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and representatives of state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski were on hand Tuesday as Burger King celebrated completion of extensive renovations to both its locations in the Greater Olean area. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held in front of the Burger King’s North Union Street location, where renovations were completed in 2025. Burger King’s West State Road location in Allegany was reopened in...

Bradford Township said Wednesday that Niles Hollow Road, heavily damaged by torrential rainfall July 28, is once again open to through traffic. Township Supervisor Chair Laree Sue Behan, in making the announcement, said drivers may use the roadway immediately. "It's all good to go," she said. A day after the damage caused by the storm, which dumped between 5 and 6 inches of rain in about 2 1/2 hours, there...

The Pennsylvania Game and Fish and Boat commissions are seeking public input on the state's Wildlife Action Plan — a blueprint that will inform fish, wildlife and overall conservation policies through the next decade. The draft plan and public comment form are available on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's website and comments may be submitted through Sept. 19. The comprehensive review and revision is being conducted on the entire plan, including...

Gasoline prices in the Bradford area increased more than 13 cents this past week, according to AAA East Central. The average in Western Pennsylvania was up to $4.349 per gallon, up nearly 19 cents from last week, AAA reported. Prices averaged $4.399 in Warren, $4.326 in Erie, $4.356 in DuBois and $4.169 in Brookville. Statewide, average gasoline prices rose nearly 10 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.16/g...

Average gasoline prices in New York rose 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g Monday, as drivers in the United States face possible record-high prices for a Labor Day weekend.

The New York State Department of Health, while recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month, encourages New Yorkers to confirm that their children are up to date on vaccinations for the new school year. Adults should also make sure they are up to date with recommended immunizations. “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of misinformation about vaccines, and the consequences are real, including the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles,” State Health...

The city of Bradford will apply for $425,000 through a federally funded program to assist qualified homeowners in making repairs and improvements in the coming year. Sara Andrews, executive director of the Office of Economic and Community Development, told city council members Tuesday evening that the total sought in the application for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding will be used to rehabilitate an estimated seven homes. The application goes to...

ALLEGANY — The Magnano family continues its legacy of supporting Mercy Flight with a fundraising event Saturday evening at Allegany Firemen's Park that will feature live music, food, raffles and fireworks. Magnano's Mission for Mercy Flight is set for 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature the popular local classic rock band Not Norman and food catered by Angee's Restaurant of Olean. Weather and time permitting, a "fly-in" by the...

Gasoline prices, though down nearly 2 cents per gallon in the Bradford area from last week, with the average price at $4.322/g on Monday, are still at a record high for this time of year. Gas prices are a penny lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.332/g — after prices were up nearly 19 cents early last week over the previous seven days. To begin this week, prices averaged...

Gasoline prices in the Olean area remained at about $4.36 per gallon Monday as the nation faces reco... Olean Times Herald Local & Social