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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling

Bradford’s wire-to-wire domination seals Stebbins Tournament championship, hands Terrors first home loss in four years
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA — In their true breakout game of the season, the Bradford boy’s basketball team showcased the full extent of their arsenal as

Bonnies lead wire-to-wire in victory over previously unbeaten Buffalo
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — It’s not all that often a Big 4 matchup carries this much weight. But entering their clash, the St. Bonaventure (8-1) and Buffalo (8-0)

Olean’s St. Mary of the Angels Complex nominated for State, National Registers of Historic Places
The St. Mary of the Angels Complex on West Henley Street in Olean, has been nominated for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: A-L, Portville boys hoops suffer one-sided defeats; Portville girls grab big win over Cuba-Rushford
MIDDLEPORT, NY — The Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team suffered a lopsided defeat on the road at Roy-hart to start its season. The Gators, led by a 13-point performance from Greg











