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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The line of customers stretched to the outside of Cummins Cider Mill when the iconic store reopened Wednesday after being closed for the past six years. The parking lot was full and cars parked on both sides of Route 417.

Cummins Cider Mill in Portville reopens after closing 6 years ago

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald PORTVILLE — Lines stretched outside Cummins Cider Mill when it reopened Wednesday after a six-year hiatus. The parking lot in front of the iconic cider mill

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A great blue heron sits on a tree near the shore of the Allegany River as mist rises from the water's surface Wednesday. The city of Olean did not receive any replies from its request for proposals for a stormwater study to prevent sewage overflows into the river.

No reply to request for proposals to study Olean sewage for proposals

September 5, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city of Olean’s efforts to undertake a study to help prevent sewage overflows into the Allegheny River were dealt a temporary setback

Cattaraugus County Finance Chairman, Michael Martin Brisky

County 2023 budget audit shows a $2.9 million drop in fund balance, unassigned fund balance dropped by $6.6 million

September 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s audit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023 showed an expected $2.9 million drop in the general fund balance to $55.4 million. After the county

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) For a second time in six weeks, a water leak has forced the temporary closing of the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley on Monday. County legislators agreed Wednesday to pay up to $25,000 to remedy the damage and dry out the affected section of the building.

Another water leak closes Cattaraugus County Center

September 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A water leak that closed the Cattaraugus County Center here for a second time in six weeks will cost the county up to $25,000

Aidan DeFazio takes and makes a contested 3-pointer during the Panthers' 64-24 win over Cassadaga Valley. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Every Panther scores as Portville decimates Cassadaga Valley

January 31, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Winning by 40 points, the Portville boys’ basketball team took down Cassadaga Valley for the second time this season, earning a season

Bona men’s hoops prepared for matchup against improved, unchanged Fordham team

January 31, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — As the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team prepares to take on Fordham for the second time this season, it will be hoping for

Salamanca girls hoops grab wire-to-wire 50-39 win over Fredonia

January 31, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — At the end of the day, a win is a win in the CCAA Div. I according Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman. His

Thursday Roundup: Van Scoter leads Lady Terrors; Portville falls to Cassadaga Valley

January 30, 2025

WELLSVILLE, NY – Playing their fourth New York opponent of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team was led by Ayla Van Scoters’ 20 points as they defeated Wellsville 54-30.