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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling

Sixth-frame surge salvages Otto-Eldred’s Senior Night celebration
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ELDRED, PA – Staring down from the mound, DJ Collins held the weight of the game in his hand. Up by two, with two outs
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Miles leads Huskies to season sweep over Salamanca; Truman fans 11 in in win over Warriors
SALAMANCA, NY – Seeing the Warriors for the second time in as many days, the Olean baseball team once again took care of business, sweeping Salamanca with a 15-3 six-inning

Gators track and field show out, break records as season progesses
As the spring season enters the final stretch, the Port Allegany track and fields teams have found success not only in the form of wins and personal bests, but also

Free ‘Seed to Supper’ gardening program set to begin May 13 at Washington West School
OLEAN — A Seed to Supper Program (S2S) – starts May 13, with sessions to be held at Washington West Elementary School cafeteria. It is open to the Public Over











