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Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the Allegheny River, brought their campaign to Lincoln Park and the Olean Common Council chamber earlier

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at

Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua

Federal cuts to Olean Food Pantry means less food for families
OLEAN — Olean Food Pantry (OFP) is sounding the alarm after federal funding cuts to food banks threaten to worsen hunger across Western New York. The nonprofit braces for an

Langworthy named to House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Langworthy, R-Pendelton, is the first member of Congress in modern history to

After failing to set Alle-Catt PILOT hearings at its December meeting, Cattaraugus County IDA announces Alle-Catt PILOT hearings on December 30 after pressure from Alle-Catt, Pam Tilton
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency has announced it will hold three public hearings Dec . 30 on the application for tax breaks for the

Salters leads Panthers in historic start, earns AMCC honors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Adding two massive games to his collegiate debut and helping the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to their best start in decades,

Roundup: Salamanca wrestling goes 1-4 at Cheektowaga Duels, Olean swim and dive gets season underway
BOYS SWIM & DIVE Frewsburg 106, Olean 59 Frewsburg — After some early-season chaos involving three cancelled meets, the Olean boys swim team had its first meet of the season,












