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Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley
Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse on Friday, August 16, 2024. The event was attended by Judge Nenno, his wife Martha

Another mosquito larvicide spraying may be needed
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After finding as many as 1,800 mosquitoes a week in special traps in mid-May, the Cattaraugus County Health Department recommended aerial spraying of

Little Valley Central School Alumni Banquet attended by over 200 members, guests
LITTLE VALLEY — More than 200 Little Valley Central School alumni and guests attended the annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 29, at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication Saturday morning
By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial will be unveiled Saturday in a dedication ceremony in the park in front of the Hinsdale Fire Department.

Barbara Fox gallery opening at Tri-County Arts Council
Olean Star – OLEAN- The Tri-County Arts Council presents “An Artistic Journey, From watercolors to oils and back again” by Barbara Fox, from July 12 – August 30 in the