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Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

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
Warriors, Huskies, Panthers take different approaches to prepare for upcoming hoops season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Empire State gears up for the winter sports season, three basketball teams lace up from different spots on the court. A powerhouse program
Ackerman hits six triples as Pitt-Bradford notches first win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Looking to enter the Thanksgiving break on a positive note, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s women’s basketball team earned their first

Four in a row: Portville wins New York State Championship once again
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – There are some moments in sports, some spans of time when all the pieces fall into place. Potential is a word
Peters scores four as Warriors retain Far-West crown
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PITTFORD, NY – Despite giving up the most points in any of their three postseason contests, the Salamanca football team continued their prolific season to












