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Aldermen approve $1.1 million in repairs to Olean city pool project 4-1
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean swimming pool at War Veterans Park could reopen for the 2027 season. The Olean Common Council approved a nearly $1.1 million
Gies to kick off 100 in-person town hall tour of NY 23 on Aug. 6 in Jamestown
OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced plans Wednesday for 100 in-person town halls between now and the Nov. 3 election. Gies is running in the 23rd
Mayor responds to menacing of city employee in Lincoln Park with increased police presence
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced an increased police presence in Lincoln Park after a city employee was “menaced” in the city employee parking
‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common Council president at the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bennion, a Republican, was first elected
Cohesion, experience leads the way as Pennsylvania readies for Corporate Cup
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – For the ninth consecutive year, teams from the Keystone and Empire State will be pitted against each other in the NY/PA Corporate
Olean City Council kicks QR code parking down the road for another month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Some members of the Olean Common Council had second thoughts on the city’s proposed QR code parking plan and delayed approval for another month. Finance Committee Chairman
Rieman appeals ruling overturning conviction and ordering re-trail in Salamanca death case
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori P. Rieman has asked an appellate court to rehear a case involving a Salamanca man’s death they overturned last
Lizards, Steamers tie, combine for 28 runs in season finale thriller
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — On the final day of their season, the Salamanca Lizards — a team that has struggled with consistency on the offensive end — combined
