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County discloses NYS has approved closure of its Certified Home Care Agency
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County announced Wednesday it has been given permission from the New York state Department of Health to close its certified home health agency. No

Police: Olean man who died as result of e-bike accident was not a hit and run victim
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated. An earlier version incorrectly indicated an autopsy had been performed. The Olean Star regrets the error.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean

I&S Inc. of N.Y. to invest $9 million to buy old Allegany Drive-In for new offices, storage for oil field services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star (This story has been updated to reflect the company’s ownership history). ALLEGANY — An Allegany well servicing company plans to expand its operations to the

Oilers celebrate the Fourth of July with exhibition win over Dansville
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – On the country’s 250th birthday, Bradner Stadium saw it all. Between tick-for-tack sluggers, a faceoff of opposing coaches and waves of erupting

New York Boys Gold Team captures Corporate Cup victory with five-goal shutout
By SPENCER BATESbatesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The New York and Pennsylvania Boys Gold Teams were level for all of 56 seconds before the Empire State established control over an affair that
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers’ win streak comes to a close at Batavia
BATAVIA, NY — The Olean Oilers saw their league-high, five-game win streak come to an end following a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Batavia Muckdogs. Compared to their

2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Showcase set for Sunday July 19
SALAMANCA — The summer of soccer continues in our neck of the woods with the 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase set for July 19 at Salamanca High School. Top

Allegany woman fighting to save county’s withering home care program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — An Allegany woman fighting Cattaraugus County’s decision to end the health department’s home care program sent an email to county lawmakers Tuesday




