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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

Allegany-Limestone falls short in pursuit of Dunkirk, sees confidence grow in youth
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — For the second time this season, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team has had a win over CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk within its grasp. Unfortunately
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Terrors eliminated from postseason; Salamanca girls’ lacrosse notches another win
COUDERSPORT, PA – Losing their fourth game in a row and third consecutive league game, the Otto-Eldred baseball team fell to Coudersport 8-2 as they were eliminated from playoff contention.

Lady Terrors’ slow start turns into 20-run comeback over Coudy
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com COUDERSPORT, PA – After starting the game with frustrating errors, miscommunication and a six-run deficit, an explosive surge pushed the Otto-Eldred softball team over Coudersport

Portville brings right mindset on offense, takes down Falconer 11-4
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — While in the midst of a chaotic, up-and-down season in which his team sits with an even 5-5 record, Portville softball coach Bill Torrey