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Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The

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

Salamanca makes adjustments, completes comeback in 11-9 win over Niagara-Wheatfield
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Having been in pursuit of Niagara-Wheatfield for a majority of the contest, the Salamanca boys lacrosse team managed to storm back from behind and

Olean comes from behind to swipe 9-6 league win over Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — In a battle between the only two remaining undefeated sides in the CCAA Div. I, the Olean and Allegany-Limestone softball teams put on a
Friday Roundup: Lady Owls softball gets back in the win column; Warriors girls’ lax falls to Sweet Home
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – With a big push in the top of the seventh, the Bradford softball team added another win to their record, beating Oswayo Valley 9-3. The Lady Owls

Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on Wednesday. With no committee meetings the week before, all resolutions were presented for immediate consideration.












