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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters along Second Street in Little Valley Friday wave signs at a car with people on the way to a fundraiser with Rep. Nick Langworthy at Ellicottville Brewing Company. Most eventually left before the congressman arrived.

Most demonstrators outside Langworthy fundraiser leave before congressman’s arrival

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than 30 demonstrators stood for about an hour along both sides of Second Street Friday, waving signs at vehicles headed toward the Ellicottville

(Photo provided) Participants in their modeled designs (from left): Gordon Porter and Elsie Porter, both of East Concord; Sammy Kratochvil, Cattaraugus; Amelia Fuller and Savannah Fuller, both of West Valley; Leah Olejniczak, Randolph; Penny Kratochvil, Cattaraugus, and Miranda Ritter and Alicia Ritter, both of Conewango Valley.

‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue

June 3, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed a variety of sewing projects at the county 4-H Fashion Revue on May 21st. “

(City of Olean YouTube) Aldermen (from left) David Anastasia, Vernon Robinson Jr. and Sonya McCall discussed amending the $19.8 million 2025-26 Olean city budget over a tax rate error on Tuesday.

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due

June 3, 2025

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Kelly Reed was appointed Cattaraugus County administrator on Wednesday, succeeding Jack Searles, who held the office since 2003. Here, she’s congratulated by County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after being sworn in.

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles

June 3, 2025

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

Photo: Chuck Pollock points out, the latest computer predictions have Keon Coleman and the Bills with a 98 percent chance of making the playoffs. Bill Wippert photo, Buffalo Bills.

Pollock: Near the halfway point of the season, the Buffalo Bills have positioned themselves well

October 23, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Come Sunday, the NFL reaches the figurative halfway mark of this season and the Bills have positioned themselves well in the division

Allegany County Sports Roundup

October 23, 2024

Photos by Tricia Davenport (Cuba-Rushford) and Chris Brooks (Andover/Whitesville), stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com. See more local coverage at www.wellsvillesun.com ANDOVER — Anything can happen now at this

Cuba Rushford tops Addison in Class C1 first round action

October 23, 2024

Stories by Chris Books of wellsvillesports.com CUBA — Cloey Larabee is a workhorse. The Lady Rebels senior captain will do anything and everything possible to ensure that the offense gets

State advances 3.5 million in casino funds to Salamanca, Cattaraugus County

October 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — A state advance to municipalities for future Seneca casino revenue sharing is like money in the bank for the City of Salamanca and Cattaraugus County.