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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

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff
Bonnies Hold Off FGCU For Another Road Win
FORT MYERS, Fla. – St. Bonaventure moved in front early and weathered multiple comeback attempts from host FGCU to take a 74-65 win Wednesday night at Alico Arena. Reigning Atlantic
Lady Panthers narrowly drop home opener to Keuka
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite a second-half surge, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford women’s basketball team watched their lead slip away late, losing their home
J. Conrad Seneca sworn in as Seneca
J. Conrad Seneca sworn in as Seneca Nation president By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — J. Conrad Seneca took the oath of office for Seneca Nation president Tuesday —

Common Council seeks $25 million for rebuilding West State Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean is going to get another chance for $25 million in no-match federal funding to rebuild West State Street. The












