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Cattaraugus County lawmakers throw lifeline to Olean to keep OATS going
By RICK MILLER rick@oleanstar.com CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to throw a lifeline to the Olean Area Transportation Service (OATS). The City of Olean, which sponsors

Ronald W. Sprague
May 14, 1949 — April 27, 2024 Belfast- Ronald W. Sprague “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather” Ronald W. Sprague passed away suddenly on April 27, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital.

Wrap: Second half struggles see Portville fall to Frewsburg
PORTVILLE — The Portville boys basketball team managed to keep pace with Frewsburg through two quarters, but once its offense went cold, it was the latter that was able to

Salamanca boys hoops turns defense into offense in 59-38 win over Dunkirk
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca boys basketball team has made it through the first half of its league season unscathed. The only obstacle that could have prevented

Common Council approves new Comprehensive Development Plan
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a new Comprehensive Development Plan designed to guide future growth in the city through 2045. The 20-year comprehensive

Arsonists again target former Cattaraugus Elementary School
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Six fire companies responded to an arson fire at the former Cattaraugus Elementary School Tuesday. There were no injuries. The Cattaraugus County Emergency











