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Cattaraugus County Chairmen weigh in on Trump-Harris debate, November election: Agree the economy number one issue for County Residents

September 15, 2024

By: Eric M. Firkel – Olean Star This week presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in the first presidential debate since Biden left the race on July

Salamanca Warriors vs Portville Panthers 9-13-24 (Photo: Levi)

Salamanca Wins Wild One over Portville/Cuba-Rushford

September 14, 2024

In a game that saw everything from time consuming sustained drives to key pass receptions, explosive runs, and kick-off returns, the Salamanca Warriors held off the Portville/Cuba-Rushford Panthers 24-19 under

Josh Allen joins teammates after a James Cook touchdown. Photo by James Gilbert/Buffalo Bills

Pollock: This might be Bills’ coach Sean McDermott best win ever

September 13, 2024

Buffalo dominated Miami, 31-10 as McDermott moves to 14-2 against AFC East rival By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun/Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist Sean McDermott has coached 126 games — regular

Pollock: McDermott is 13-2 against the Dolphins, why is Miami a favorite to beat the Buffalo Bills?

September 12, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Columnist The numbers are a bit cryptic. Miami needed a last-play 52-yard field goal to beat the Jaguars, 20-17, in a surprisingly low-scoring

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello announced New York State has provided a grant up to $500,000 for engineering for a project aimed at preventing future sewage overflows into the Allegheny River.

State commits $500,000 to Olean engineering costs to prevent sewage overflows

June 17, 2025

OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello shared what he called “very good news” at last Tuesday’s Common Council meeting — a $500,000 state grant for engineering to address sewage overflows into

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Danielle Aiello, (left) an assistant and Michael Gargano, an emergency medical technician, gave people tours of one of the ambulances at the June 7 open house at the new Allegany Rescue and EMS headquarters at 117 E. Main St. A public open house will be held from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, June 14.

Allegany Rescue and EMS host public open house

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany Rescue and EMS Inc., held an open house for the public Saturday, June 14, from 2-7 p.m. at its new headquarters at

(Facebook photo) Homes and property in the Sugartown Road area of Great Valley were damaged by a tornado Monday that also leveled trees and utility poles, leaving more than 100 homes without power. This is at the intersection of Sugartown and Farm to Market roads.

Tornado damages homes in Great Valley last week

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — No serious injuries or deaths were reported after an apparent tornado touched down in the town of Great Valley early last week, damaging homes

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Liz Boyer (left) and Mary Brooks, both of Randolph, carried the No Kings in America banner during a march on North Union Street to Lincoln Park on Saturday. Organizers said more than 400 people participated.

More than 400 protest at “No Kings” demonstration in Olean

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star More than 300 people participated in the No Kings in America march in Olean Saturday afternoon, walking from Delaware Park Centre to Lincoln Park, where their numbers