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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,

(Photo provided) Members of the Zoar Valley Coalition protest plans to log parts of Zoar Valley outside the state Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters in Buffalo Tuesday.

Zoar Valley group demonstrates outside Buffalo DEC Headquarters

October 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Nearly 30 members of the Zoar Valley Coalition demonstrated outside the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s regional headquarters in Buffalo Tuesday in protest

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Ellicottville tops Salamanca in Defensive Battle

October 8, 2024

The Ellicottville Eagles girls’ soccer team picked up a hard-fought victory over Salamanca 2-1 Tuesday night. In a game where each team took turns controlling the action in their offense

Monday Wrap-up: Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball

October 8, 2024

By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BOYS SOCCER Genesee Valley/Belfast 4, Jasper-Troupsburg 0 BELMONT — The tone was set almost immediately from the starting gate, Monday night at Judy Bliven

photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Fillmore girls soccer loses for first time in 94 regular season games; C-R downs Wellsville, 1-0

October 8, 2024

Monday Roundup: GV/Belfast girls issue Fillmore 1st regular season loss in 6 years behind goals by Scott, Tallman in 2-0 blank; Larabee’s 2nd half marker sets up C-R’s road shutout