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Children’s day Sunday in Franchot
OLEAN — The 29th Annual National Children’s Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Franchot Park. As part of the living memorial to all children,

Cattaraugus County legislators OK funding to spray mosquitos
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Kelly Andreano, R-Olean, couldn’t go to the store or walk down the street without someone complaining about mosquitoes. On

Manager vs. Mayor, Aiello weighs in
OLEAN — When Olean Mayor Bill Aiello appointed members of the City Charter Commission earlier this year, he fully expected they would examine the issue of mayor versus city manager.

Olean splash pad in pieces, could open in August; city pool will not open due to needed repairs
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean’s new splash pad sits in pieces, stored inside the fence at the swimming pool in War Veterans Park. Mayor

Ribbon cutting signals ‘Mission Complete’ to $10 million DRI for Olean revitalization
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Mission Complete Celebration and ribbon cutting for the Olean Downtown Revitalization Initiative was held at the Municipal Building Plaza. About 50 people
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Iroquois breezes past Olean in the fourth; Gariepy leads Portville to ninth consecutive victory
ELMA, NY – After a back-and-forth duel, a massive Red Hawks surge in the fourth quarter sank Olean 35-14 as their three-game win streak came to an end. Through the

Despite ‘relentless effort’ Allegany-Limestone football falls to Silver Creek/Forestville
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Despite showing signs of life early on, the Allegany-Limestone football team slowly watched as its game against Silver Creek/Forestville ran away from them, resulting

Bradford rocked on Senior Night, lose to Dutchmen by 62
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyloleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Taking the stage in front of their home fans for the last time of the season, the Bradford football team saw their