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Stick Tights Kicks Off Olean Concert Series
OLEAN, NY — On Thursday evening, Lincoln Park looked as if a magic door had opened, letting out a community that had been hibernating through a Western New York winter and an unusually cold spring, The weather was perfect and the music was delightful as several hundred people turned out to enjoy the first performance in the city’s annual concert series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Stick Tights provided the entertainment, playing a wide array of popular songs that included “Get Back,” “Squeeze Box,” “Ooh La La” and many more. Audience members danced, sang and paraded their dogs through the park. One person stepped out of the crowd and played the cowbell while the four-piece band played “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” The concert series will continue on May 30 with an evening of classic rock by Pendleton Station. The series will run through Sept. 19. All concerts will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. The schedule can be accessed here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Memorial Day 2024 Closings and Service Adjustments in Mansfield
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Opportunity for Local Contractors: Bidding Opens for New City Utility Garage Project
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Olean Voters Elect Burrows and Hauser to School Board
OLEAN, NY — Voters elected Elizabeth Burrows and Rene Hauser to the Board of Education and approved the district’s budget Tuesday. The school board is scheduled to vote on a resolution certifying the results during Wednesday's 6:30 p.m. meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the resolution, Burrows received 363 votes and Hauser finished with 273 to win the two available seats on the school board. Board member Alan Peters finished third with 201 votes. Burrows and Hauser will take office July 1 and serve five-year terms. The district’s $56,169,525 2024-25 budget was approved 319-127. The 2023-24 budget was $51,501,933. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Tracy Caldwell Statue Coming to Ellicottville
Ellicottville, NY, recently named as one of the top 10 best Main Streets in the United States, is adding to its charm. Coming this June, the Chamber of Commerce will introduce a new statue to be displayed at the Village Gazebo. A summer launch you won’t want to miss, so...
The Village of Knives
LITTLE VALLEY - Long known as the epicenter of early American knife manufacturing, “The Village of Knives” in western New York will honor its past with a major knife show and celebration July 12-14, 2024. Local, regional and international vendors are welcome to display, as the foremost knife dealers and collectors will be coming to Little Valley to educate, appraise, buy and sell. Attendance for the general public is free, with the entire Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds devoted to this event. For vendor table reservations, lodging and other information, please visit www.VillageofKnives.com.
Olean Will Begin Work on Walkable Olean Phase III
OLEAN, NY — The city will begin Phase III of its Walkable Olean project Monday. The project will involve the installation of a mini-roundabout at the intersection of East State and Barry streets, limited storm water system improvements and resurfacing of East State Street between North Union Street and East Avenue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The work, which is scheduled to continue through November, will cause significant traffic delays, according to a news release from the city. Detours will be in place. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Individuals with questions should contact Olean Department of Public Works at 716-376-5650. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Permanent Olean Home for African American Center for Cultural Development
OLEAN, NY — “I pray that you pray that I don’t cry,” Della Moore told the dozens of people gathered for Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting at the African American Center for Cultural Development. “You’ve all been involved,” Moore, the center’s director, added. “Accept my gratitude.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cloudy skies and drizzling rain did not dampen the spirits of those gathered for the ribbon-cutting. Many crowded onto the large covered porch; many more stood on the lawn and sidewalk. Master of ceremonies Mo Sumbundu, assistant director at Empire State Development, began the 11:30 a.m. event by asking for...
🚧 Culvert Repairs Update: NY 417 Eastbound Closure in Allegany & Steuben Counties
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. As part of the ongoing infrastructure maintenance, significant culvert repairs are underway on NY 417 in both directions at the Allegany and Steuben County Line near Greenwood. These essential repairs started on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, and will continue through Monday, August 5th, 2024. To ensure the safety of the workforce and the traveling public, traffic management measures are in place. Motorists should note that during this period, traffic on the eastbound lane of NY 417 will be closed, while the westbound lane will remain open. A temporary signal has been installed to facilitate a one-lane, two-way traffic pattern. The work will be conducted Sunday through Saturday between the hours of 07:00 AM and 05:30 PM. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to observe all traffic control devices. The local community and visitors to the area need to be aware of the potential impact on travel times and plan their trips accordingly.
Ellicottville’s First Wellness Fair
There is nothing more important than your health, so why don’t we celebrate it like we do so many other things? I mean, we only have one life; it’s important to take care of it! And no, it doesn’t have to be a chore. If you do it right, it can be a joy! Warrior Fitness and Wellness is planning to launch Ellicottville’s first Wellness Fair on June 1st, and they welcome the public to come learn about all the ways you can find joy in taking care of your health.
Celebrating Concord's Own: Upcoming Events on Local Heroes Benjamin Ralph Kimlau and Ellen Garrison
The Concord250 organization has planned several events for May and June to explore Concord's historical significance and its notable residents. On May 16, 2024, an event will focus on Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a Chinese American aviator from Concord who served as a bomber pilot during World War II. Born in 1918, Kimlau's story is a significant part of American history. Lt. Col. Geoffrey Love, a historian with the Massachusetts National Guard, will lead the discussion. He will discuss Kimlau's contributions and the broader role of Asian Americans in the nation's history. The event is supported by Concord250, the Massachusetts National Guard Museum and Archives, and The Concord Free Public Library. It will also highlight the Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Memorial in New York City.
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