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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

Borrello, VA WNY Healthcare System, Hinsdale Legion to host veterans outreach Wednesday
HINSDALE – Senator George Borrello will partner with VA Western New York Healthcare System and Hinsdale American Legion Post #1434 to host a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event on Wednesday,

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Red Bank bests Port Allegany; Gators soccer stays No. 1 in standings
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Red Bank bests Port Allegany; Portville soccer stays No. 1 in standings PORT ALLEGANY, PA – A final breakdown in the fourth gave way to the Port Allegany

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Myers ends Olean’s losing streak; Hubbers’ Dickerson, Kisko combine for eight touchdowns in win over Coudy
DUNKIRK, NY – Four touchdowns from Dom Myers led the Olean football team back into the win column, leaving enemy territory with a 41-18 win over Dunkirk. The Huskies wasted

Pressure no problem for Allegany-Limestone in overtime thriller over Salamanca
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HINSDALE, NY – As just a sophomore, Ty Margeson has already collected an impressive resume. Taking over under center ever since his first time walking




