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Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday
ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17) begining at 5 p.m. at The Hall at Maple and Fourth streets in Allegany. The

Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County
In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While

Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the

Randolph FFA members tell legislators how they are rebranding local agriculture
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Members of the Randolph Future Farmers of America (FFA) made a presentation to Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday on local efforts to rebrand agriculture in

Brown, Sempolinski vie to succeed Giglio in 148th Assembly District
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Which political party can do more for the 148th Assembly District is a central question in the race between Great Valley Supervisor Dan Brown, a

Chris Brooks: Great seasons for Fillmore boys, girls soccer, GV/B girls; volleyball sectionals
Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com DANSVILLE — The top-seeded Lady Eagles of Fillmore had their hands full on Wednesday. One more obstacle obstructed their lane

Only down ballot contest in county after sheriff’s race in Farmersville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star After voting in the race between Sheriff Eric Butler and Democrat challenger Denny DJ Whitmore, most Cattaraugus County voters won’t find another down ballot contest. From the

Early voting in county on track to double from four years ago
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — By mid-afternoon on Wednesday, early voting in Cattaraugus County — and across much of the state — was on track to double the number












