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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
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the
Council discusses curb fees, closed restrooms and pool in marathon committee session Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held a three-hour marathon session Tuesday discussing issues from repaving Front Street and Seneca Avenue to curb or frontage fees, plowing
Olean mercy rule’s Portville in regular season finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With its win over Portville in a non-league clash, the Olean baseball team officially finished the regular season with just one loss to its
Late rally not enough as Portville softball closes season with loss to Gowanda
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com GOWANDA — While bringing across three runs in the seventh inning was enough to rattle its hosts, ultimately a complete comeback for the Portville softball team was
Port Allegany’s Renner commits to the college court
After four years playing for the Lady Gators, Port Allegany’s Jenna Renner will swap the Black and Orange for the Blue and White as she officially signed her National Letter
