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🌱 Olean traffic stop turns into DWI arrest and court case.

And on the Olean Patch calendar - Jim Ronan at Total Senior Care

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In today's newsletter:

  • Olean traffic stop turns into DWI arrest and court case.
  • Why Olean's council is challenging chains and a new 'dumping' law.
  • Meet the Allegany-raised nurse now earning top honors in Olean.

Also on today's calendar: Jim Ronan at The Old Library and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested on DWI charge in Olean (newportdispatch.com) — A 47-year-old Olean man was arrested after allegedly fleeing deputies during a traffic stop that began in the Town of Olean and ended on West Henley Street. He faces DWI and multiple traffic-related charges and has been arraigned in Olean City Court, where he's due back at a later date.
   

2. Council pushes back on Lincoln Park chains, seeks more info on anti-'dumping' proposal (oleantimesherald.com subscription) — Olean's Common Council is questioning the mayor's push to keep chains on Lincoln Park's pavilion and to pass a new law against 'institutional dumping' of unhoused people into the city. Council members want clearer data, legal guidance, and a revived homelessness task force, arguing that long-term solutions and a more welcoming park are better than reactive restrictions.
   

3. Katelyn Spears earns Olean General Hospital Nightingale Award (oleantimesherald.com subscription) — A local nurse at Olean General Hospital has been honored with the Nightingale Award for her dedication to patient care and teamwork, reflecting well on healthcare in the Olean area. Growing up in nearby Allegany, she now serves her hometown community, crediting supportive coworkers and her nursing education for helping her make a meaningful difference for local patients.
   

4. NY Lawmakers Differ on Bill to Regulate College Sports (TAPinto.net) — Residents in the Greater Olean area may see their congressman play a key role in shaping new national rules for college athletes' name, image, likeness, and transfers. While Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand opposed the Protect College Sports Act, Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes Olean, signaled support as the House prepares to consider the bill after the midterm elections.
   

5. Woman arrested after police pursuit in Hinsdale (newportdispatch.com) — A 29-year-old woman was arrested after a late-night police pursuit that started in Hinsdale and ended when her vehicle became disabled in West Clarksville. She now faces multiple traffic and fleeing charges and was taken to the Cattaraugus County Jail on active Olean City Court bench warrants, tying the case back to local courts and law enforcement.
   

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  • A fire truck pull event sponsored by United Way and Eade's Fitness at Lincoln Park in Olean, NY.
    Teams compete in Men's, Women's, & Coed categories to pull a fire truck 50 feet! Fastest pull wins Must be 18+ to compete Team registration is $100… (Nextdoor North end)
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