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🌱 How Olean bats powered a string of mercy-rule softball blowouts

Olean, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Olean! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Olean bats powered a string of mercy-rule softball blowouts
  • Meet the Olean General Hospital aide keeping patient areas spotless

Also on today's calendar: Step Back in Time with the Portville Historical Society.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MONDAY ROUNDUP: Kite's nine strikeouts paces Olean in shutout win over Niagara; Randy's scores three wins in OWSL (oleanstar.com) — Local fans saw the Olean Oilers blank Niagara 3–0 behind Henry Kite’s nine-strikeout debut on the mound. In Olean Women’s Softball League play, Randy’s and Angee’s dominated with multiple mercy-rule wins, while several other local teams posted big offensive performances across a busy slate of games.
   

• Keeping OGH Shining, July Star Award Recognized (wesb.com) — Olean General Hospital is spotlighting environmental service aide Jordan Fletcher as its July 2026 Star Award winner for his meticulous work and positive attitude. The monthly program also recognized several OGH nurses and rewards honorees with local gift certificates, extra time off, and special parking.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Allegany

  • Kansas City Royals talk about drafting Maxx Yehl, one scout sees the Portville lefty as a starter (wellsvillesun.com)
  • Outdoor recreation a key part of New York's economy (oleantimesherald.com)
  • Tuesday scorcher: What to expect as brief heat event hits WNY (audacy.com)

Wellsville

  • Registration Now Open for the SPCA Serving Allegany County's 4th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show (wellsvillesun.com)
  • Maple Avenue burglary leads to felony arrest in Wellsville (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Give 716 Provides Opportunity to Support The Arc Allegany-Steuben (wellsvillesun.com)

Ok Olean! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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