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County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy
County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY —Cattaraugus County will receive $10.7 million over 20 years under a host

Bona men’s hoops respond to stern Siena test for third consecutive Franciscan Cup
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For a team that has played just three official games together, the maturity, togetherness and dedication within the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Behind ‘no-brainer’ decision to stay, Gabby Robinson is taking up the reins for the Bonnies
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — When a collegiate basketball program loses nearly its entire roster to the transfer portal, the ones that stick around are thrust into the

Olean Food Pantry responds to SNAP cuts and surging demand
OLEAN — Cuts to SNAP benefits have caused an unprecedented increase in Olean Food Pantry (OFP) clients – one that threatens to continue despite a pending resolution to reopen the

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since

Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean servicemen in the Vietnam War during his keynote address during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial Day Parade along Main Street and ceremony outside Allegany Town Hall. The Allegany American Legion












