🌱 See what’s planned at St. Mary’s historic plaque unveiling
Olean, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Olean! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s planned at St. Mary’s historic plaque unveiling
- Olean man faces multiple charges after Little Valley DWI stop
Also on today's calendar: StrOlean is Back and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. Mary's in Olean Will Unveil Historic Site Plaque (tapinto.net) — Olean residents are invited to a public ceremony on Aug. 14 as the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels unveils its new National Register of Historic Places plaque on West Henley Street. The event will feature remarks from civic and church leaders, a formal unveiling at the front steps, and guided tours highlighting the basilica’s immigrant-built architecture and its place among Olean’s historic landmarks. 
• Olean Man Charged With DWI After Little Valley Traffic Stop (wnynewsnow.com) — A 20-year-old Olean resident has been charged with DWI after Cattaraugus County deputies stopped his vehicle late Tuesday night on Route 242 in Little Valley. Deputies say he was intoxicated and driving with license issues, and he now faces multiple charges, including aggravated unlicensed operation, with a court appearance scheduled in Little Valley at a later date.
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Step Back in Time with the Portville Historical Society →
Portville Free Library, 2 N Main St, Portville
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Thursday August 6
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Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 N Union St, Olean
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WNY Fungi Festival 2026 →
Campground Adventures, 5811 NY-16, Hinsdale
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Tuesday August 11
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New Student Registration Day at Olean Intermediate Middle School
Olean City SD Olean Intermediate Middle School
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Thursdays in the Park: Playin' with Fire Band at South Bethlehem Park →
South Bethlehem Park, 20 Wylie Ln, South Bethlehem
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Pop-Up Pride: Day at the Country Village (Aug. 2026) →
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford
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Regular Board of Education Meeting
Olean City SD Board of Education Conference Room
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Fiddle & Folk Festival →
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford
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Town Board Meeting →
Greenville Town Office, 11159 NY-32, Greenville
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Earth Movers: Diggers and Trucks →
Voorheesville Public Library., 51 School Rd, Voorheesville
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Cuba-Rushford Girls JV Volleyball @ Olean →
Olean High School, 410 W Sullivan St, Olean
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 15
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Tuesday September 1
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🗞 Nearby News
Allegany
- SBU professor to speak at Cattaraugus County Museum Monday (oleantimesherald.com)
- Allegany Co. Democrats to collect for food pantry (oleantimesherald.com)
Wellsville
- President Ulysses S Grant is coming to Wellsville on Thursday August 13 (wellsvillesun.com)
- The Golden Girl: Who you gonna call? (wellsvillesun.com)
Randolph
- Randolph Man Charged With Failing to Register Email Address With NY Sex Offender Registry (wnynewsnow.com)
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