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Salamanca City Schools receives national recognition for air quality, gas emissions reduction
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School District has earned national recognition as a 2026 Magna Award Silver Winner, presented by the National School Boards Association in partnership with the

Second tornado reported in Machias Wednesday in less than a month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star MACHIAS — A second tornado in just over two weeks touched down in the same area of the town of Machias Wednesday night, the National

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany remains unbeaten after nailbiter win at Cameron County; Northern Potter walks off Otto-Eldred
EMPORIUM, PA – The Port Allegany baseball team managed to keep its unbeaten start to the season alive behind a 7-6 nailbiter win over Cameron County. The Gators officially moved

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #5
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fifth full release sent out

Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus

Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two

Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions Wednesday for Cattaraugus County lawmakers over an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the U.S.

Catt-Little Valley, Port Allegany’s breakout seasons pay off in Big 30 All-Star selections
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After breaking through their glass ceilings with two explosive seasons, Cattaraugus Little-Valley and Port Allegany earned their due by leading the field












