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Randolph Marks 200th Anniversary With Bicentennial Weekend Festival

Randolph will celebrate its bicentennial with a two-day community festival at Weeden Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, capping a yearlong series of 200th-anniversary events that began back in March. Saturday's festivities open with a themed parade at 10:30 a.m. starting from the Randolph Highway Barn on Wadsworth Street, followed by period-dress and beard contests, live entertainment and activities for children. The weekend also includes a community hymn sing and fireworks honoring the town's founding. Organizers say the celebration is meant to bring together generations of current and former Randolph residents to reflect on 200 years of local history.

August 13, 2026·Olean Times Herald→

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Randolph Secures $1 Million in Federal Funding for Sewer System Upgrades

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy visited Randolph to formally deliver $1 million in federal funding earmarked for improvements to the town's sanitary sewer system. The money is intended to help modernize aging wastewater infrastructure serving the town. Langworthy secured the same amount for a separate infrastructure project in Olean, and met with officials from both communities to announce the awards. Town officials said the funding will support ongoing efforts to upgrade sewer system components that have needed attention for years.

February 18, 2026·Olean Times Herald→