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183rd Cattaraugus County Fair winding down in final days; Market Animal Auction Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — As the 2026 Cattaraugus County Fair begins to wind down, 4-H ribbons and grand after the CS livestock and steers are growing.

One unvaccinated county resident exposed to someone with measles from Allegany County
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One Cattaraugus County resident is in isolation after exposure to someone in Allegany County who has tested positive for measles. The Allegany County

Livestock judging a big part of Cattaraugus County Fair for 4-H participants; Market Animal Sale Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County 4-H officials have released some early 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair livestocking judging results. Livestock judging began in earnest on Monday

Perfect weather for Day 3 of the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair and demolition derby
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The weather was perfect for the third day of the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair on Monday — Sunny and temperatures in the

Second tornado struck Cattaraugus County last Wednesday, NWS reports
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Confirmation of a second tornado in Cattaraugus County on Wednesday night came from the National Weather Service over the weekend. An EF-0 tornado

Zoar Valley Paddling Club takes on 100th Cattaraugus Creek cleanup in 35 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — About a dozen members of the Zoar Valley Paddling Club took part in Sunday’s Cattaraugus Creek Cleanup — a task the club has

Olean Common Council seeks to trim $8.85% tax hike in mayor’s proposed budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in a special session Tuesday night to try to pass Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s proposed $21.3 million budget for

Bona baseball survives late scare from Rhode Island, captures series sweep
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It seems as though there might be some magic woven into the renovations at Fred Handler park. Since St. Bonaventure returned to its newly




