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Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six

Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is a dangerous one. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has something to fight for and

Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied requests from Dugan Road Solar for variances to the town’s solar law.

Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald

Salamanca Warriors changing their mindset, build around rookie QB
Taking to the gridiron after the first big personnel change, the Warriors came out to a hot 4-0 start in 2025. However, they then ran into trouble, ending the season

Olean Huskies first year head coach Terry Burrows to lead young team with potential, hopes to surprise some people
After a decade under the leadership of Phil Vecchio, the Huskies have a new man at the mantle in Terry Burrows. While Burrows hasn’t been the starring role on Olean’s

Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg hope to start strong, look forward to Bradner
In high school football, consistency only goes so far. Rosters fluctuate, coaching staffs roll over and success ebbs and flows. What stays the same, and what four football teams around

Group invites protesters to Labor Day ‘pop-up protest’ outsid Lincoln Park on Monday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A “pop-up” protest will be held Monday from 4-6 p.m. on the sidewalk outside Lincoln Park. Sponsors said the themes of the protest




