Latest News

Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held

Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to

Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26 Olean city budget with its 6% property tax hike on Tuesday night as planned. The
Monday Roundup: Bradford softball demolishes Kane; Salamanca baseball blanks Eagles
KANE, PA – Winning the battle at the plate 14-4, the Bradford softball team strung together back-to-back wins, dominating Kane 16-1 in 6 innings. Despite suffering two outs in their

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a contract to draw up plans to relocate the John J. Ash Community Center and the

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend
By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled and dedicated on July 13, during Hinsdale Central School’s Alumni Weekend. Hinsdale Town Historian Stephen

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the Class of 2024 they were “the toughest class in St. Bonaventure history” at Sunday’s 164th

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of at least $5 million for 2023 are waiting for the results of a final audit












