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Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — New York State Police are investigating the cause of an early morning fire that claimed the lives of several members of a town

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Walkable Olean III construction continued Wednesday on East State Street in front of the Olean Municipal Building. Millennium Construction crews built curbs around the medians which will continue the floral themes in the downtown medians.

Crews gear up for Walkable Olean IV as East State project continues

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the East Street construction of Walkable Olean IIl continues, initial steps for construction on South Union Street are underway for Walkable Olean IV. Millennium

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The line of customers stretched to the outside of Cummins Cider Mill when the iconic store reopened Wednesday after being closed for the past six years. The parking lot was full and cars parked on both sides of Route 417.

Cummins Cider Mill in Portville reopens after closing 6 years ago

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald PORTVILLE — Lines stretched outside Cummins Cider Mill when it reopened Wednesday after a six-year hiatus. The parking lot in front of the iconic cider mill

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A great blue heron sits on a tree near the shore of the Allegany River as mist rises from the water's surface Wednesday. The city of Olean did not receive any replies from its request for proposals for a stormwater study to prevent sewage overflows into the river.

No reply to request for proposals to study Olean sewage for proposals

September 5, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city of Olean’s efforts to undertake a study to help prevent sewage overflows into the Allegheny River were dealt a temporary setback

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford’s Bella Prince takes the ball downfield during the Lady Owls 6-2 win over Warren.

Bradford Tallies win No. 9 in dominating win over Lady Dragons

September 28, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE WARREN, PA – Facing off against their regional rivals, the Bradford girls soccer team managed to showcase their lasting dominance with a 6-2 win over Warren. After winning their

Wellsville boys soccer with big 5-2 win; Heaney, McLaughlin score in GV/B’s victory

September 28, 2024

By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com, visit www.wellsvillesun.com for more coverag BOLIVAR — Between both Wellsville and Bolivar-Richburg on Thursday, seven goals found their way into the back of the

Cuba-Rushford girls with another huge win; Wellsville volleyball, tennis pick up victories

September 28, 2024

Lady Rebels remain scorched behind furious start, strong 2nd half defense to keep C-G at bay in season-series sweeping 2-1 victory, move to 7-0-1 on campaign Photos and stories by

Olean Public Library to Host Film Screening on Unity and Division

September 28, 2024

OLEAN — Love in Action Cattaraugus County is pleased to invite the community to a special screening of the film Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy at 7 p.m., Oct. 2 at