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Resolution makes it more difficult to fill vacant positions in Cattaraugus County government
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers just made it more difficult to fill vacant positions when someone leaves a job, retires or is promoted. The

City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The

Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

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




