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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
Big scoring innings lift Olean Oilers past Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a five-game losing spell in which their offense had been off-color, the Olean Oilers roared back to life. Taking care of business on
130 Olean High School seniors graduate in 144th Commencement Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her remarks welcoming families and friends to Saturday’s Olean High School’s 144th Commencement, Ava Moses, the 2026 Co-Secretary, advised her classmates to
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers back in win column as offense shines at Niagara; Angee’s, Randy’s pick up pair of wins in OWSL
NIAGARA, NY — After a five-game losing skid, the Olean Oilers are back in the win column after taking care of business on the road against the Niagara Falls Americans.
Portville graduates 64 seniors at Commencement Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sixty-four seniors graduated Friday at the annual Portville Central School Commencement. Senior Myra Sprout sang the National Anthem and Julia Layton gave the
