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Common Council approves new Comprehensive Development Plan
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a new Comprehensive Development Plan designed to guide future growth in the city through 2045. The 20-year comprehensive

Arsonists again target former Cattaraugus Elementary School
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Six fire companies responded to an arson fire at the former Cattaraugus Elementary School Tuesday. There were no injuries. The Cattaraugus County Emergency

County Attorney Ashley Smith to seek GOP nomination for DA
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Cattaraugus County Attorney Ashley Smith announced Thursday she plans to run for district attorney in November. Smith, of Allegany, is the second Republican

ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors keep rolling with win over NoPo; Panthers volleyball sweeps B-R
ULYSSES, PA – Leading the team with a double-double, Rayel Hakes carried the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to their sixth league win of the season, beating Northern Potter 40-27. After

Weekend Roundup: Lady Terrors continue hot streak, Bradford baseball turns a corner against Hubbers
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – The Otto-Eldred softball team strung together their third win in a row, dominating Allegheny Mountain League opponent Smethport 13-1 in four innings. Six Lady Terrors found

Vercollone’s grand slam highlights Bona’s series finale win over Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com KINGSTON — Staring down the reality of being swept in back-to-back Atlantic 10 series, the St. Bonaventure baseball team was able to salvage a win in

Aiello, Sherburne file petitions For Olean GOP mayor primary
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Bill Aiello will face a Republican primary in June from businesswoman Amy Sherburne, who is also running on the Democratic line. If the mayor,

Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project begins construction on Allegany Territory
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation executives held an official groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project. The project will expand community health services for the










