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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health
Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick
Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser
Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling
DuBois, turnovers spoil Lady Owls Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering a poor second quarter, the Bradford girls’ basketball team was unable to recover, falling to DuBois 51-25 on Senior Night.
Olean’s Marcus Park to get new playground, dog park, picnic area
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city’s Marcus Park is about to get a $2 million makeover. The project at the underused 3.5-acre site at the corner of North 15th
Allegany-Limestone considering Hinsdale boys for football team
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — As the Allegany-Limestone boy’s football team heads back to playing Class D 11-man football this fall, it may get some help from a handful of
Bonnies look to swipe a road win over experienced Loyola Chicago in the Windy City
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CHICAGO, IL — Players. That’s what college basketball is all about. And, as St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt knows, Loyola Chicago has got some
