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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
Monday Roundup: Olean stays red-hot in CCAA Div. I with big win over DunkirkÂ
OLEAN — The Olean softball team continued its dominant start in league play with a 13-0, five-inning shutout over Dunkirk. The Huskies have now managed to outscore their opponents 26-1
More than 300 protestors attend Olean demonstration Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN – More than 300 people demonstrated at Lincoln Park Saturday, part of a national Pro Democracy movement protesting President Trump’s policies. They brought signs and determination.
Demonstrators brave cold to protest for seventh week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Between 40 and 50 demonstrators braved cold temperatures along West State Street Wednesday to protest President Trump’s policies, Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts and fears of
Aiello, Seneca president announce a task force on sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca on Wednesday announced creation of a task force to address ongoing wastewater overflows into the
