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Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The

Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

Historical Society seeks monument for Roosevelt-Higgins tree in park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree in Lincoln Park planted 118 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins is dying. The

Behind defensive effort, Allegany-Limestone defeats Portville for first win of season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team can breathe a little easier now after it secured its first win of the season at the expense of

ROUNDUP: McComber scores career-high in win over Lady Panthers; Terrors blowout Galeton
SALAMANCA – A 22-point scoring night from Leilene McComber helped the Salamanca girls’ basketball team collect their third consecutive win of the season, beating Franklinville 40-25. After suffering a loss

BATES: Bona stays hot and rightfully earns spot on national bubble
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Its 11-1 record is second-best in the nation, only behind












