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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling

Portville boys soccer rolls Frewsburg in Class C First Round, still much to be desired for McIntosh
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With the regular season now in the rearview, the No. 5 seed Portville boys soccer team scored a big 4-0 win over No. 12
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Huskies pick up third straight in sweep of Trojans
OLEAN, NY – Picking up their third sweep in four games, the Olean volleyball team earned a third consecutive win in their home victory over Southwestern, winning 25-11, 25-22 and

Tessena, Troisi earn District 9 All-Star nods
This past weekend, the selections from the 2025 District 9 Central League All-Stars were released, with Bradford emerging as with two selections. The Owls have been led by the star

Pollock: Loss by the Buffalo Bills in Atlanta was plenty disturbing
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist For the first time since the 2023 season opener, the Bills are not alone atop the AFC East. Two years ago Buffalo lost












