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Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Third ‘Village of Knives’ show in Little Valley ends today at fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The third time’s a charm. The third annual Village of Knives celebration continues Saturday at the Corporate Building at the Cattaraugus County

Family accepts e-bike accident, not hit and run caused Nick Meyer’s fatal injuries
The Family of Nick Meyer, who died on the Fourth of July after an e-bike accident June 20 in Olean publicly thanked the Olean Police Department on Friday for its

City looks to Langworthy for funding to renovate Police Headquarters
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean hosted U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy at the Olean Municipal Building Wednesday for a meeting and tour to address a long-overdue infrastructure

Great Valley Volunteer Fire Co. annual Band Jam this weekend
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company’s annual two-day Band Jam kicks off Friday night with Octagon playing rock hits. Doors open at




