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Ellicottville man dies after his truck is struck by a train
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — An Ellicottville village employee who was critically injured when a train struck his truck last Thursday died Saturday at Erie County Medical Center. Zach Golley,

Cattaraugus County lawmakers back striking corrections officers
EDITOR’S NOTE: The union representing striking New York State corrections officers and the Department of Corrections and Community Safety agreed to terms to end the strike on Friday. Many COs,

Flowing sap a sweet sound at Sprague’s Maple Farms
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms has produced its first maple syrup of the 2025 season. With several warm days earlier this week, the taps started running through

Sempolinski holds first town meeting in Olean Thursday attended by 60
OLEAN – More than 60 people attended Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski’s first town hall meeting Thursday at the John J. Ash Community Center in Olean. “We had a great turnout and

Sharon Fellows, retired county historian, honored at retirement party at County Museum Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star MACHIAS — For the past 20 years, as Cattaraugus County historian, Sharon Fellows helped people reconnect with their family histories. Most of her work since
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers drop doubleheader against Batavia Muckdogs
BATAVIA, NY — The Olean Oilers dropped both games of their doubleheader against the Batavia Muckdogs on June 21, falling 3-2 and 7-2, respectively. In the first game of the afternoon,

St. Bonaventure women’s basketball Atlantic 10 pairings released
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has officially unveiled its Atlantic 10 conference pairings for the 2026-27 season. While no dates or times are currently set, the

Salamanca student showcases advanced design skills with 3D printed school-themed coasters
SALAMANCA — Andrew McCormick, a student in Shawn Howard’s Technology classes, recently completed a creative and technical design project producing Salamanca-themed coasters that highlight both school pride and modern manufacturing












