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Nature lovers flock to 68th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 850 nature lovers attended the 67th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park last weekend. Despite cool, damp weather on Saturday,

Aiello beings term as president of NYS Conference of Mayors
ALBANY — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has become the 99th president of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). Aiello’s term began May 29. “It is

Olean Oilers look to bounce back from down year with mix of newcomers, experienceÂ
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Having a wealth of youth both at the helm and on the roster, the Olean Oilers aim to open their season targeting

Salamanca Lizards learning from inaugural year in preparation of second campaign
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Heading into its second year as a franchise in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), the Salamanca Lizards are taking what they learned

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers mercy ruled by Elmira Pioneers; Kate Maedl leads Allen’s Wine and Liquor past Shamrocks in OWSL
ELMIRA, NY — The Olean Oilers were blitzed by the Elmira Pioneers in what resulted in a 14-4, seven-inning mercy rule loss. The Oilers got off to a solid start

Health department’s home care program on life support as new patient admissions paused
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It’s been six months since the 2026 Cattaraugus County budget was passed with a nearly $1 million cut in wages for the health

Health department says aerial spraying of larvicide for mosquitoes could start next week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With the number of mosquito larvae in breeding pools climbing, Cattaraugus County health officials have decided to order aerial spraying of larvicide over

Early voting for Democratic congressional primary, county GOP Committee candidates starts June 13
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — All Cattaraugus County enrolled Democrats will have an opportunity to vote in the June 23 primary for Congress in the 23rd District.












