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Another water leak closes Cattaraugus County Center
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
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
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville softball cruises past North Collins; Portville baseball falls to Randolph
NORTH COLLINS, NY — After scoring seven runs in the second inning, the Portville softball team was in full control throughout its 11-4 CCAA Div. IV win over North Collins.
Lady Terrors beat Kane, rain as Hakes throws no hitter
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Led by their star sophomore Rayel Hakes in the circle, the Otto-Eldred softball team kept their red hot streak alive, shutting
Seven Salamanca students sign letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics
SALAMANCA — On May 1, The Salamanca City Central School District held an official signing day for a number of students who have committed to participate in collegiate sports. The group
Janet L. Oaks
April 21, 1943 – April 29, 2025 Janet L. Oaks, 82, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 with her daughter Lisa by her side at Olean General
