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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The three-story former Cattaraugus Elementary School, 51 Washington St., Cattaraugus, was the target of an arsonist Tuesday. Firefighters from Cattaraugus and six other communities responded to the mutual aid fire.

Arsonists again target former Cattaraugus Elementary School

January 16, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Six fire companies responded to an arson fire at the former Cattaraugus Elementary School Tuesday. There were no injuries. The Cattaraugus County Emergency

Ashley Smith, credit: Cattco Republican Women

County Attorney Ashley Smith to seek GOP nomination for DA

January 16, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Cattaraugus County Attorney Ashley Smith announced Thursday she plans to run for district attorney in November. Smith, of Allegany, is the second Republican

ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors keep rolling with win over NoPo; Panthers volleyball sweeps B-R

January 16, 2025

ULYSSES, PA – Leading the team with a double-double, Rayel Hakes carried the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to their sixth league win of the season, beating Northern Potter 40-27. After

Bona women’s hoops suffer heavy defeat at A10-leading Richmond

January 16, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team ran into tough opposition in the form of Atlantic 10 leaders, Richmond, and suffered a tough 98-60

Pollock: Notes on the Buffalo Bills; schedules are coming; Buffalo News’ Mark Gaughan retiring; Buffalo’s roster nearly full

May 6, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK , Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist When the Super Bowl ends on the second Sunday of February, it seems there’s a long wait until the National Football