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Joseph Higgins is recognized for 34 years of service on IDA board of directors

August 19, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Longtime Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board member Joseph Higgins was recognized Tuesday for his 34 years of service. Higgins, who retired from

Boil water notice issued after water main valve breaks Tuesday morning under Seneca Avenue

August 18, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Olean lifted its boil water notice Friday afternoon. The Cattaraugus County Health Department said the water was free of contaminants that may have entered the

Allen, QB’s shine as Buffalo Bills win Brady’s head-coach inaugural game

August 17, 2026

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Well, the Bills are 1-0. Yeah, they won their preseason opener, 29-14, over the Carolina Panthers, Saturday afternoon, in the first real game

Gies holds fourth town hall of 100 at Portville LIbrary

August 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Four down, 96 to go. Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean held his fourth town hall Thursday night before about 20 people

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean football steals win at Maryvale with game-winning kick return; Salamanca takes care of business at Springville

September 13, 2025

MARYVALE, NY — A 68-yard closing kickoff return from Mykel Rivera would carry the Huskies to a last-minute 27-26 win over Maryvale, earning the final blow in a back-and-forth battle.