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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

St. Bonaventure suffers lopsided defeat at the hands of Saint Louis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt wanted his side to get off to a fast start. Hosting the No. 24 ranked

Left ‘frustrated’ by recent losses, Bonnies look to get back in the win column vs. La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Fresh off the back of an intense defensive battle with one of the Atlantic 10’s best, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is

Public health director surprised CDC cut number of childhood vacines
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Like most other health professionals, Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was surprised when the Centers for Disease Control and

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Owls down Brockway at home; Panthers take down Cardinals in overtime
BRADFORD, PA — Led by Haley Keane, the Bradford girl’s basketball team rallied late to outlast Brockway, picking up a second straight win as they improved to 5-7. Through the












