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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

Clash of the Titans: Terrors spoil Randolph’s season opener with second-half surge
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RANDOLPH, NY – Meeting for the first time Friday night, the Twin Tier powerhouses of Otto-Eldred and Randolph battled for four quarters. While the Cardinals

‘It’s not rocket science:’ Bona prepared to face high-profile Providence in HOF Showcase
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Two teams similar in style, game plan and execution, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team hits the road to face Providence for perhaps the

Speakers take city to task over efforts to stem sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Three downriver residents — including two members of the Seneca Nation — pressed the Olean Common Council Tuesday for signs of progress on ending raw

Cathy Mackay, retired Aging director is recognized by county lawmakers
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cathay Mackay, who retired after 27 years as director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, was recognized Wednesday at the county












