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Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

St. Bonaventure University announces tuition-free initiative for eligible students starting in Fall 2027
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with

Common Council gets update as city swimming pool repair project costs approach $2 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen got updates earlier this week on the status of the War Veterans Park swimming pool and splash pad projects. In July, Mayor Amy

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gariepy reaches triple-digit goals; Lady Terrors, Huskies escape Thursday with wins
PORTVILLE, NY – Midway through the second half of play, Grace Gariepy had the ball and, in traditional fashion, her eyes were trained on the net. Dribbling through a crowd

Salamanca’s sweep spoils Gators’ Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When the Salamanca and Allegany-Limestone volleyball teams first met, it was an early-season slugfest, one that took all five sets to be




