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Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Iroquois breezes past Olean in the fourth; Gariepy leads Portville to ninth consecutive victory
ELMA, NY – After a back-and-forth duel, a massive Red Hawks surge in the fourth quarter sank Olean 35-14 as their three-game win streak came to an end. Through the

Despite ‘relentless effort’ Allegany-Limestone football falls to Silver Creek/Forestville
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Despite showing signs of life early on, the Allegany-Limestone football team slowly watched as its game against Silver Creek/Forestville ran away from them, resulting

Bradford rocked on Senior Night, lose to Dutchmen by 62
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyloleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Taking the stage in front of their home fans for the last time of the season, the Bradford football team saw their

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors football back in the win column; Allegany-Limestone boys soccer completes undefeated league season
SALAMANCA, NY – Snapping their two-week skid, the Salamanca football team was able to right the ship with a big 44-12 win over Fredonia. While the Warriors were unable to











