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Cornell Cooperative Extension sets program on mushroom, maple business planning on Saturday
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host speakers Saturday on maple production, mushrooms and farm business management. The program will be held at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28

Dozens of American Chestnut trees highlight Olean Woods Walk Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jim Brady opened the gates of his 100-acre woodlot in the town of Olean Saturday to more than 60 people interested in seeing
Pollock: Bills’ one-sided loss to the Ravens came down to one fateful play
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist Football coaches like to point out that of the 100+ plays in a game “four or five end up

Franklinville town and village celebrate Bicentennial, Sesquicentennial birthdays
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The Town of Franklinville recently celebrated its Bicentennial and the Village of Franklinville marked its Sesquicentennial. The joint event was hosted Sunday, Sept.

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of at least $5 million for 2023 are waiting for the results of a final audit

Main Plant Process Building demolition has gone smoothly official tells legislators
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Demolition of the top three floors of the massive Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project has gone smoothly, CHBWV

Solution to 19th and 20th streets flooding in Olean may be close to being resolved
By RICK MILLER CattCoNew&Photos OLEAN — A recurring problem of Two Mile Creek backing up into peoples’ homes along North 19th and 20th streets may be close to a resolution.

Rock City Park opens for 22nd year under ownership of Dale and Cindi Smith
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos Rock City Park opened Wednesday for the 22nd year under the ownership of Dale and Cindi Smith. Dale was welcoming visitors, keeping watch over the gift