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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Al Ormand of Little Valley was pinned Wednesday by Rep. Nick Langworthy for his Vietnam-era service.

Langworthy pins commemorative medal on 75 Vietnam-era veterans in ceremony

August 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Seventy-five Vietnam-era veterans lined up Wednesday at Cutco Theater at Jamestown Community College to receive pins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

(Olean Swift Water Team) This was the view from the Olean Fire Department's Swift Water Team on the water at Knoxville, where floodwater rushed through the downtown area. The team was deployed Friday afternoon and returned later that night.

Olean Swift Water team, others respond to call for Pennsylvania flooding

August 18, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Members of the Olean Fire Department’s Swift Water Team were dispatched with a rescue boat Friday to Westfield, Pa., and Knoxville, Pa, where flooding

Olean alderman vote to create Homelessness Task Force

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a city Homelessness Task Force. Common Council President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, initiated the resolution authorizing Mayor

(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Democrats nominated Denny "DJ" Whitmore to run for sheriff in a special election Nov. 5. He will face Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, the Republican nominee.

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in the special election to succeed retired Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb. On Sunday, the Cattaraugus County

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have brought presidential politics back to square one, U.S. Rep.

Kindt parole violation hearing held following Salamanca arrest

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department of Corrections and Community Safety (DOCCS) adjourned a final parole hearing for Edward Kindt on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (at podium), flanked by public officials, announced a $108,594 grant to the Delevan Fire Department for new turnout gear. Others (from left) are: Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling, Delevan Fire Chief Jeff Holmes, Mayor John Stumpf and Yorkshire Supervisor Marcia Lexer.

Langworthy announced $108,000 grant to Delevan Fire Department for new gear

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star DELEVAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday the Delevan Fire Department had received a $108,594 FEMA grant to purchase new turnout gear. Langworthy, R-NY 23,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Highland Hose Co. of Derby in Erie County won second place in the Best Appearing Fire Company competition at the 116th Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen in West Valley on Aug. 30.

Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New York counties brought the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF) to the northern Cattaraugus County