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Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors soccer stunted by Timberwolves; Lady Gators tack on another NTL sweep
CATTARAUGUS, NY – Despite outshooting their opponents 31-2, the Salamanca girls soccer team just couldn’t find a way into the back of the net, ultimately losing 2-1 to Cattaraugus Little

Lady Owls respond to early gut punch with three straight wins, beat North Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering an early setback against North Clarion, the Bradford volleyball team quickly found their footing, snapping back with three unanswered set

Aiello says Allegany sewer bill, late fees exceed $7.3 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello on Friday disclosed the bill and late charges for wastewater treatment for the Village of Allegany and St. Bonaventure University

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley
Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse on Friday, August 16, 2024. The event was attended by Judge Nenno, his wife Martha