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Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to prohibit camping or sleeping in public spaces in a bid to encourage homeless individuals to find help.

In final season, Tessena, Bradford cross county looks to return to center stage
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – After nearly five decades at the helm of the Bradford boys’ cross country team, head coach Tom Tessena is finally entering his swan

Ischua Creek water quality has improved since fish die-off a year ago tied to Great Lakes Cheese
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — It was one year ago that the state Department of Environmental Conservation received reports of a large fish and wildlife die-off in Ischua

County lawmaker waiting for reply from Siting Board over night noise condition of certificate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hanson thinks Alle-Catt Wind Energy may have backed itself into a corner by erecting turbines that can’t meet night noise limits.

Pollock: Fewer seats, exclusive training camp leads up to Saturday’s pre-season opener of new stadium for the Bills
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK So the long-awaited debut of the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Part Deux is set for Saturday night. Oh, you didn’t buy season tickets or purchase

183rd Cattaraugus County Fair winding down in final days; Market Animal Auction Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — As the 2026 Cattaraugus County Fair begins to wind down, 4-H ribbons and grand after the CS livestock and steers are growing.

One unvaccinated county resident exposed to someone with measles from Allegany County
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One Cattaraugus County resident is in isolation after exposure to someone in Allegany County who has tested positive for measles. The Allegany County

Livestock judging a big part of Cattaraugus County Fair for 4-H participants; Market Animal Sale Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County 4-H officials have released some early 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair livestocking judging results. Livestock judging began in earnest on Monday




