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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling

Allegany-Limestone overpowers resilient Southwestern for 3-0 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — While on paper, the storied rivalry between the Allegany-Limestone and Southwestern boys soccer team seemed to be set for a lopsided chapter in favor

Momentary lapse sees Port United fall behind early, lose to Lady Rovers
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Despite a hard-fought battle of ebbs and flows across the pitch, two goals allowed in rapid succession would put the Port

‘Brown and White Night’ gets St. Bonaventure basketball season underway
Bona men’s and women’s squads set for official unveiling, scrimmages ST. BONAVENTURE — On Friday, Sept. 26, the St. Bonaventure faithful will have the chance to get their first glimpse

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Stormy weather leaves Gators, Panthers deadlocked; Portville, Salamanca volleyball sweep through Monday
ALLEGANY, NY — Prior to a weather delay, which eventually resulted in the game being called early, the Allegany-Limestone and Portville girls soccer teams were trading offensive opportunities in search












