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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

Olean City Council kicks QR code parking down the road for another month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Some members of the Olean Common Council had second thoughts on the city’s proposed QR code parking plan and delayed approval for another month. Finance Committee Chairman

Rieman appeals ruling overturning conviction and ordering re-trail in Salamanca death case
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori P. Rieman has asked an appellate court to rehear a case involving a Salamanca man’s death they overturned last

Lizards, Steamers tie, combine for 28 runs in season finale thriller
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — On the final day of their season, the Salamanca Lizards — a team that has struggled with consistency on the offensive end — combined

The Buffalo Bills are one of a handful of teams training off-site as Connors & Ferris Training Camp begins
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist The number has shrunk by three-quarters. There was a time when virtually every one of the NFL’s 32 teams held their training











