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Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to prohibit camping or sleeping in public spaces in a bid to encourage homeless individuals to find help.

In final season, Tessena, Bradford cross county looks to return to center stage
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – After nearly five decades at the helm of the Bradford boys’ cross country team, head coach Tom Tessena is finally entering his swan

Ischua Creek water quality has improved since fish die-off a year ago tied to Great Lakes Cheese
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — It was one year ago that the state Department of Environmental Conservation received reports of a large fish and wildlife die-off in Ischua

County lawmaker waiting for reply from Siting Board over night noise condition of certificate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hanson thinks Alle-Catt Wind Energy may have backed itself into a corner by erecting turbines that can’t meet night noise limits.

Large crowd attends Memorial Day ceremony at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A large, respectful crowd attended the 2026 Olean Memorial Day ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday. Skies were cloudy, but the day was bright

Hundreds line Main Street for Allegany Memorial Day parade, ceremony outside Town Hall
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds of Allegany residents lined Main Street for the village’s annual Memorial Day Parade, followed by ceremonies outside Town Hall Monday morning. An

Three Gators leave the Swamp for collegiate sports
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – For several years, Aiden Bliss has been a household name for District 9 sports. Between being the tip of the spear for a football team that

Bradford’s Sherk places twice at State Championship meet
SHIPPENSBURG, PA – Taking to the Pennsylvania Track and Field State Championship meet this past weekend, Fabian Sherk led the Owls in his last time putting on the uniform, earning




