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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

(Photo provided) Rep. Nick Langworthy speaks at a press conference at Field of Dreams on Tuesday where he highlighted his sponsorship of the Energy Choice Act that would prevent state and local governments from restricting home energy heating by natural gas.

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill

September 1, 2025

ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) New Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hansen of Delevan is congratulated by Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after she was sworn in Wednesday.

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

Port Allegany track and field coach Seth Lowery and Ethan Tarbox pose at the Franklin Invitational on Saturday, April 25. At the meet, Tarbox broke a 48-year-old discus record. | Photo submitted

Gators track and field show out, break records as season progesses

May 4, 2026

As the spring season enters the final stretch, the Port Allegany track and fields teams have found success not only in the form of wins and personal bests, but also

Free ‘Seed to Supper’ gardening program set to begin May 13 at Washington West School

May 3, 2026

OLEAN — A Seed to Supper Program (S2S) – starts May 13, with sessions to be held at Washington West Elementary School cafeteria. It is open to the Public Over

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Perry leads Huskies to rivalry win; Terrors stumble late against B-R

May 2, 2026

OLEAN, NY – Punctuated with six runs in the final frame, the Olean baseball team defended their home field in the inaugural Allegany River Rivalry game, holding Salamanca to just

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #6

April 30, 2026

The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the sixth full release sent out