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Draft FEMA floodplain omit dikes in calculating risks; 3400 Olean buildings affected
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Draft floodplain maps for the City of Olean issued last month by the Federal Emergency Management Agency show wide swaths of the city in a 100-year floodplain.

Langworthy announces grants for Olean, Wellsville airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $33,250 to Olean Airport and $76,762 to the Wellsville Airport for designing a new gate and a

Atlantic 10 women’s basketball pairings announced for 2025-26 season
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 17, the Atlantic 10 officially announced the regular season matchup pairings for women’s basketball. The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team will face Duquesne, Fordham, George

Atlantic 10 men’s basketball pairings announced for 2025-26 season
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 17, the Atlantic 10 officially announced the men’s basketball regular season matchup pairings for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko’s double-day sends Gators to semifinals; Allegany-Limestone football misses playoff berth
ALLEGANY, NY – Welcoming a familiar face to their home turf, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team continued their dominance over the Trojans, earning a third straight win over Southwestern with

Sherburne announces first monthly town hall with mayor at John J. Ash Center Monday
Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne has announced the beginning of a series of monthly town halls beginning Monday, Oct. 26, at the John J. Ash Center. The town hall meeting

New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force
New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced last week the formation of a new Mayor’s Advisory

Trick-or-treaters take over Union and State streets Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star All kinds of costumed kids took over North Union Street in Olean on Saturday as the Shops on Union hosted its annual trick-or-treat and costume




