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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  Â
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

Roundup: Salamanca wrestling goes 1-4 at Cheektowaga Duels, Olean swim and dive gets season underway
BOYS SWIM & DIVE Frewsburg 106, Olean 59 Frewsburg — After some early-season chaos involving three cancelled meets, the Olean boys swim team had its first meet of the season,

Salamanca storms back to claim season-opening thriller over Olean
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Resilience was the name of the game for the Salamanca boys basketball team as it claimed a win in its season-opener over Olean in

Bradford hoops sweeps Gators; Portville volleyball stays unbeaten
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Facing off for the second time this season, the Bradford girls’ basketball team was able to even out the series, beating Port Allegany 36-17 with stifling

Terrors take down CC, keep grip on North Tier League
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a meeting of the top two North Tier League teams, Otto-Eldred defended their supremacy with a win at home, beating










