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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

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed section titles in both the 100m and 200m dash — booking himself spots in the

Francis’ first half leads Lady Terrors to NTL Finals win over Port Allegany
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Fueled by Baylee Francis’ early offensive explosion, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team secured their first-ever North Tier League Tournament Championship, beating Port

Drake, Parker combine to give Bona women’s hoops its first ever win at VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — For the first time in program history, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was victorious at VCU. Prior to its Feb. 14 affair,

Poor first half hampers Bona men’s hoops in narrow loss to DuquesneÂ
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With just over a minute left to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a slim lead over its oldest rival in

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event
John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Continuing cold weather forecast for Sunday Code Blue protections offered by the












