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Resolution makes it more difficult to fill vacant positions in Cattaraugus County government
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers just made it more difficult to fill vacant positions when someone leaves a job, retires or is promoted. The

City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The

Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

Allegany Rescue & EMS to hold open house Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Rescue and EMS will host an open house Saturday from 1-6 p.m. The Open House at Allegany Rescue and EMS, 117

Mayor wants city code changes to be able to quickly address homeless encampments
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council discussed a proposed change in the City Code of Ordinances Tuesday to address camping, sleeping and encampments on public property. A

Beaver wins final Penn-York stop, McArdle earns Forrest MOG honors
OLEAN – The Penn York Junior Golf League’s 57th season came to an end last week at Bartlett Country Club. And in addition to the event’s major awards, the finale also

Gies challenges Langworthy to live debates across NY-23 as candidates wait for parade to start
EDEN — Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, challenged incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy to participate in additional live, in-person debates with voters across the




