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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Funding for milling and paving Walkable Olean 3 (above) on East State Street was guaranteed Tuesday when the Olean Common Council transferred the funds from Walkable Olean 4 on South Union Street.

Paving funds moved from South Union to State Street

February 18, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Last fall, New York State agreed to mill and pave South Union Street — the Walkable Olean 4 project after city officials appealed to Gov.

(Cattaraugus County Museum) Katya Zinsli, a graduate of the Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State SUNY, led restoration efforts on the 37th Regiment Presentation Flag for the Cattaraugus County Museum.

County lawmakers glimpse past in restored Civil War flag

February 18, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers got a glimpse into the past at Wednesday’s meeting and an invitation to personally view the County Museum’s recently restored 37th

Salamanca JV basketball coach Pete Weishan honored at final home game ahead of retirement

February 17, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After spending the last 50 years as a dedicated and integral member of the Salamanca athletic community, current junior varsity boys basketball coach, Pete

Weekend Roundup: Salamanca indoor track and field, girls wrestling wrap up winter seasons

February 17, 2025

HOUGHTON, NY – Saturday, February 15th marked the start of the February week long break. While some students were beginning their vacation, many of the Salamanca athletes made their way

Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on Wednesday. With no committee meetings the week before, all resolutions were presented for immediate consideration.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Seneca Nation joined the environmental group Defend Ohi:Yo’ in protesting the City of Olean’s sewage overflows into the Allegheny River on Tuesday. Many later attended the Olean Common Council meeting to press the issue.

Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the Allegheny River, brought their campaign to Lincoln Park and the Olean Common Council chamber earlier

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This land along Old Route 17 west of Salamanca — part of the “Take Area” for the Allegheny Reservoir — may someday again be a place for Senecas to build homes and raise families. The Seneca Nation is seeking the return of lands between 1,340 and 1,365 food elevation.

Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua