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No injuries in West Greene Street fire Saturday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star No injuries were reported from a structure fire at 401 W. Greene St. Saturday night. Multiple 911 calls were received as fire units were enroute

Local group keeps up anti-Trump protests outside Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Eighty-five people participated in the Rage Against the Regime 2.0 protest at Lincoln Park Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of dollars in personal items to be distributed

Popular Santa Claus Lane Parade turns 95 this year — kicks off Friday at 6:30 p.m.
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 95th Olean Santa Claus Lane Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday. It’s not too late to enter a float today (Sunday) on the

Portville volleyball keeps dynasty alive with fifth consecutive state championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – For many teams, making it to the state championship stage is the pinnacle of their aspirations. Surviving and advancing through continuous

Resolution makes it more difficult to fill vacant positions in Cattaraugus County government
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers just made it more difficult to fill vacant positions when someone leaves a job, retires or is promoted. The

City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The

Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark  Â
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam












