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County administrator insists Medicare Advantage will be ‘as good or better’ than retirees’ existing coverage

October 8, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s proposal to change the health insurance benefits for about 650 retirees is designed to be as good or better than

Cattaraugus County lawmakers plan to vote on a resolution Wednesday that would change retirees' health insurance. County CSEA officials are vowing to sue the county over the change, which was not negotiated.

Cattaraugus County union presidents blasts plan to change retirees’ health insurance coverage

October 8, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County government retirees are expected to attend today’s (Wednesday’s) County Legislature meeting to protest a proposed change to their health insurance

Patricia Ann Shinaberger

October 8, 2025

March 10, 1947 – September 30, 2025 Patricia Ann Shinaberger, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. She was born on March

Tuesday Roundup: Mangold shines in return; Olean XC takes silver

October 7, 2025

FRANKLIN, PA – In her return from injury, Alyssa Mangold dominated the pitch. Coming away with six goals, she led the Bradford girl’s soccer team to 7-0 win over Franklin.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Owls score by committee in win over Smethport; Portville’s Haynes, Rhinehart combine for 16 points in senior night loss

February 10, 2026

SMETHPORT, PA – Seeing 11 Owls make their way into the scoring column, the Bradford boy’s basketball team secured their tenth win of the season with a road blowout over