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State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

After crucial departures, a new generation is set to carry the torch for Salamanca football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Throughout the history of Salamanca football, there have been few seasons that have seen the amount of success as its last. The Warriors powered

Olean 1854 settles for draw with Queenston, Catt. County FC falls 3-0 to Los Chupacabras
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In its early-season battle to remain fighting for the top spots of the Buffalo and District Soccer League (BDSL) table, Olean 1854 FC

Bradford Legion opens summer season with no-hitter, come-from-behind victory over St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite a self-inflicted wound early, the Bradford Post 108 Legion baseball team remained unrattled, rallying late as they completed a 4-1 comeback

Salamanca unified basketball claims Section 6 title
WEST SENECA — After defeating Iroquois 58-50, the Salamanca unified basketball team claimed the Section 6 title in their bracket. Kaine Whitcomb led the Warriors, scoring 16 points in the

Salamanca girls lacrosse falls short of Class D crown with loss to Eden/North Collins
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com TONAWANDA — The No. 1 seed Salamanca girls lacrosse team, in its second attempt in as many years to grab the Section 6 Class D crown,











