Olean NewsLocal news for Olean, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Woman accused of scamming city residents- July 17, 2008 With some help from city residents, Olean Police said they tracked down a female scam artist Tuesday who has stolen thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/woman-accused-of-scamming-city-residents?fromrs... Community picnics offer chance to air issues- July 16, 2008 Olean Mayor David Carucci kicked off a series of five community picnics with a gathering Thursday in the King Street Park.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/community-picnics-offer-chance-to-air-issues?fr... Genealogy Query - BURROWS- July 14, 2008 I am a male born in Olean New York in Novemebr of 1968. I am currently going through several medical tests and a family history would be really helpful.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/genealogy-query-burrows?fromrss=1 Steve & Barry's files for bankruptcy- July 12, 2008 Steve & Barry's, once a growing force in low-priced fashion retailing, said Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest merchant to succumb to a harsh consumer spending climate.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/steve-barrys-files-for-bankruptcy?fromrss=1 New panel overseeing stadium project to meet today- July 10, 2008 Amid a swirl of controversy, a new not-for-profit corporation that will oversee the forthcoming renovation of Bradner Stadium will hold its organizational session at noon today in Common Council Chambers at ...http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/new-panel-overseeing-stadium-project-to-meet-to... East State St. to become one way after fireworks- July 8, 2008 One-way travel on East State Street will ease congestion following the Olean Firefighters' annual fireworks display today in Bradner Stadium, according to Police Chief Terry Schnell.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/east-state-st-to-become-one-way-after-fireworks... With funding, Valley filmmaker has offer top actors can't refuse- July 6, 2008 When Allentown resident Carl Veno released his first book, ''Invisible Ink,'' in 2005, little did he realize just how important one chapter would be.Veno wrote a screenplay based on the chapter, called ''Little Chicago,'' which tells the story of a powerful Prohibition-era gangster in his small hometown of Olean, N.Y. And now a New York investment firm, Structured Capital Group Inc. (SCGI), has anted up $15 million to turn the screenplay into a film.Two years ago, Veno had signed a contract to..http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/with-funding-valley-filmmaker-has-offer-top-act... Arraignment set for suspect in attempted murder case- July 4, 2008 An Olean man named in a grand jury indictment charging him with attempted murder and assault will be arraigned July 14 in Cattaraugus County Court.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/arraignment-set-for-suspect-in-attempted-murder... Kathryn L. Sweet- July 4, 2008 Kathryn L. Sweet, 94, of 23 E. Main St., Panama, N.Y., died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday June 29, 2008, at Corry Memorial Hospital.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/kathryn-l-sweet?fromrss=1 Genealogy Query - GERMAIN : SCOTHON : WALKER- July 2, 2008 My greatgrandfather, John H. Germain, was born 1855 in "French Canada." He emigrated to New York ca.http://www.topix.net/city/olean-ny/2008/07/genealogy-query-germain-scothon-walker?fromrss=... |