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Historical Society seeks monument for Roosevelt-Higgins tree in park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree in Lincoln Park planted 118 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins is dying. The

Behind defensive effort, Allegany-Limestone defeats Portville for first win of season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team can breathe a little easier now after it secured its first win of the season at the expense of

ROUNDUP: McComber scores career-high in win over Lady Panthers; Terrors blowout Galeton
SALAMANCA – A 22-point scoring night from Leilene McComber helped the Salamanca girls’ basketball team collect their third consecutive win of the season, beating Franklinville 40-25. After suffering a loss

BATES: Bona stays hot and rightfully earns spot on national bubble
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Its 11-1 record is second-best in the nation, only behind
Cattaraugus County overdose deaths take a nose dive in 2024
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With a month to go in 2024, overdose deaths in Cattaraugus County are down for the third year in a row. So far this year,
My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu












