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IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the

Edward Kindt, Penny Brown murderer, captured in Salamanca after fleeing Dutchess County
SALAMANCA — Edward Kindt, who was convicted of killing Penny Brown while she was jogging here on Mother’s Day 1999 and later paroled from prison, was captured in Salamanca early

Olean approves bid to install Splash pad at War Vets Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a low bid of under a half million dollars to install a splash pad in War

181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off Saturday in Little Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off an eight-day run starting Saturday at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Advance sale admission tickets
Frair finishes strong at State meet
SHIPPENSBURG, PA — Senior Brayden Frair closed out a tremendous career as an Owl at the Pennsylvania State Track and Field Meet with fine performances in the 800 meters and

Master Gardener Help Line open Tuesdays for plant help
ELLICOTTVILLE — Master Gardener volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County are ready to help residents with gardening questions, identification and other plant issues. The Master Gardener volunteers will answer

Benson gravel pit hearing will continue next month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Zoning Board voted on Monday not to close a hearing on a request for a variance to construct a gravel pit closer to

Olean to reissue tax bills due to miscalculation of increase in 2025 tax rate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — City of Olean taxpayers can expect something in the mail soon — a new tax bill. Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday morning that “due to












