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Cattaraugus County Planning Board elects Andrea Mellon as new chairman
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Andrea Mellon of Ashford has been elected chairman of the Cattaraugus County Planning Board. Mellon was vice chairman when longtime chairman Charles

Allegheny River Valley towns, cities await mosquito relief from spraying
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Mosquito relief is on the way. Jeff Duflo of Duflo Spray Chemical Inc., Lowville, has been flying to Cattaraugus County to spray

IDA encouraged by North Park expansion proposal in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Proposed tax breaks from the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency for a $770,000 expansion for an Ellicottville manufacturer will go to a public

Olean man accused of carjacking, two bank robberies loses home to County tax foreclosure
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN – Edwin McPeak, a 39-year-old Olean man accused of carjacking and two bank robberies last Thursday morning remains in custody in the McKean County
Second half struggles doom Panthers at Houghton
Houghton, N.Y. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford women’s basketball team was back on the road Friday evening, as they traveled to Houghton for a non-conference matchup against the
Panthers hold off late Fredoia rally, start season 5-0
Fredonia, N.Y. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford won their 5th consecutive game to start the 2024-25 campaign on Friday night, holding on to a late lead to defeat
Finance Committee OKs 2025 county budget, hearing Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Finance Committee unanimously approved the $293.7 million tentative 2025 budget on Wednesday with minor housekeeping changes. The $58.9
New York girls’ basketball squads plan for ups and downs as season nears
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Teams come in all shapes and sizes. While some are coming off of championship seasons and look to build off their success, like Portville, others












