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Watkins says local wells tested near Olean Creek not found contaminated
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — While the discharge of organic material into Ischua Creek from the Great Lakes Cheese plant resulted in a significant die-off of fish and other aquatic
Two protests last Friday outside Great Lakes Cheese plant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Two groups of people demonstrated Friday outside the Great Lakes Cheese plant on Route 16 north of Franklinville, protesting discharges from the plant into Ischua
DEC will require cheese plant to pay to restore Ischua Creek
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese will be required to restore Ischua Creek as part of any state enforcement action against the Franklinville cheese plant. State
Pumpkinville opens for 30th year in its current Great Valley location
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Pumpkinville opened this past weekend for its 30th year at the current location. If you count the years when the original Pumpkinville was run
STARLIGHT: Margeson and Co. break through Gators’ learning curve
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When returning to the ‘big stage’ of 11-on-11 varsity football, Marcus Grove knew there was bound to be some growing pains. Being
Dr. Watkins recognized by NY State Senate in presentation at County Legislature
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was recognized for his numerous contributions at Wednesday’s Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. State
Gies campaign outraises Langworthy in latest fundraising quarter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, the Democratic congressional candidate in NY-23, raised over $350,000 during the latest quarterly fundraising period, outraising Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps Jamestown in final home game; Salamanca soccer finishes regular season with loss to Cardinals
PORTVILLE, NY – Taking to their own hardwood for the final time of the regular season, the Portville volleyball team tacked on one last sweep for their home fans, beating
