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From major economic development news — most of it positive for the area — to the closing of a venerable Catholic high school in Olean to the courage shown by

OLEAN — Two city projects expected to break ground this summer are still waiting for the green light from state or federal authorities before moving forward.

OLEAN — It took almost 30 years, but the anchor of the city’s business district is ready for the future.

COVID-19 rocks region Historically, the Times Herald polls staff on the top 10 stories of the year to compile the list. This year, however, the poll only included places 2 through 10, as there was no question to what the top story of the year would be — the COVID-19 pandemic. SARS-CoV-2, better known as COVID-19 or coronavirus, was first reported in China in December 2019. The first local mention of the disease was published in the Times Herald on Jan. 27, with health officials reporting they were trying to prepare for the disease if it came to the area. It was not a case of if, but when...

OLEAN — Changes in the turning lane at one of the city’s busiest intersections will take effect on Friday, city officials said. Following repaving and narrowing of Front and Main streets this fall, the city Department of Public Works reported that northbound traffic on Main Street will now use the right lane as of Friday. The current right-turn-only lane will be changed to a straight and right-turn lane, while the left lane will be for left turns only. The change allows for the straight lane to align better with the northern end of Main Street. Currently, three of the four traffic p...