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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

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed section titles in both the 100m and 200m dash — booking himself spots in the

In slow scoring affair, Bradford drops sixth straight loss at the buzzer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to get their offense clicking for the majority of the game, the Bradford boys’ basketball team fell to Cameron County in

Weekend Roundup: Salamanca track and Field finds PRs at Dual Meet Divisional; Olean wrestling deals with injury
Boys Indoor Track and Field In the Salamanca boys’ indoor track and field team’s first meet since mid-December, the Warriors finished with 11 personal bests and five top ten SHS

Common Council considering North 12th Street parking ban
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council will consider a weekday parking ban on North 12th Street in response to ongoing traffic backups. During Tuesday night’s meeting, aldermen

Majority leader uses I-86 potholes to illustrate challenges county faces
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Majority Leader Kelly Andreano used an I-86 pothole analogy to describe the choices the Cattaraugus County Legislature is facing this year with respect to




