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Covid and flu vaccination clinics scheduled by Health Department
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Health Department will begin its 2024 Covid and Influenza Vaccination clinics starting Sept. 30 in Limestone. Updated Covid and Influenza vaccines will be available

Punxsy rocks Bradford, spoils Homecoming game
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Looking to snap a three game losing streak as well as give their homecoming crowd a reason to celebrate, the Bradford football team

Portville Remains Undefeated in Section VI Girls Soccer
On a perfect fall evening in Portville the host Panthers continued their dominate play as they defeated the previously unbeaten Ellicottville Eagles 4-1 on Thursday night. The game started as

Salamanca Varsity Swim Moves to 5-1
The Salamanca Girls Varsity swim team continues their winning ways with a 112-74 victory over Fredonia/Dunkirk/Forestville. Coach Laurie Lafferty John is very encouraged by her team’s effort… “The amount of

Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean arrested, charged in connection with Hamlin Bank robbery
BREAKING NEWS SEAN CARR Olean Star ELDRED – Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery of Hamlin Bank and Trust

Children’s day Sunday in Franchot
OLEAN — The 29th Annual National Children’s Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Franchot Park. As part of the living memorial to all children,

Cattaraugus County legislators OK funding to spray mosquitos
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Kelly Andreano, R-Olean, couldn’t go to the store or walk down the street without someone complaining about mosquitoes. On

Manager vs. Mayor, Aiello weighs in
OLEAN — When Olean Mayor Bill Aiello appointed members of the City Charter Commission earlier this year, he fully expected they would examine the issue of mayor versus city manager.