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Cattaraugus County overdose deaths take a nose dive in 2024
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With a month to go in 2024, overdose deaths in Cattaraugus County are down for the third year in a row. So far this year,
My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy
ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships since Brad Cunningham in 2014.

First half eruption carries Olean over Blue Devils, back to Section VI Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Laying their groundwork early with an emphatic offensive performance, the Olean boy’s basketball team dominated and dispatched East Aurora, earning their spot

Salamanca rally falls short vs. Southwestern
Trojans hold off Warriors, 57-53, in Class B semis FREDONIA – For as formidable as it had been all season – 17 victories, a league co-championship, 12 wins by 15 points or more –

Bona offense sputters in loss to George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX, VA — Despite its record, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in all of the Atlantic












