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Rick Miller/Olean Star) Ploetz Pond off Route 219 north of Ellicottville is showing off its colorful leaves earlier thna usual this year.

Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here

September 19, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star If it seems that trees are changing color sooner than usual, you’re right. You may want to start your leaf peeping a little earlier this

Former probation director pleads not guilty to indictment charging he possessed child pornography

September 19, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded not guilty Thursday to a 12-count indictment involving child pornography charges in Cattaraugus

Allegany-Limestone holds watch party for Angelina Napoleon’s World Athletics Championships race

September 19, 2025

TOKYO, JAPAN — On Sept. 17, Allegany-Limestone students gathered early in the morning to watch as former Gator, Angelina Napoleon, represented Team USA in the 3,000m Steeplechase at the World

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Owls fall behind early in homecoming game; Salamanca girls swim and dive sets 38 PRs in lopsided victory

September 19, 2025

BRADFORD, PA — After two weeks on the road, the Bradford football team returned back to the Parkway Field nest to lick their wounds, having suffered back-to-back defeats while away.