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Paving funds moved from South Union to State Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Last fall, New York State agreed to mill and pave South Union Street — the Walkable Olean 4 project after city officials appealed to Gov.
County lawmakers glimpse past in restored Civil War flag
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers got a glimpse into the past at Wednesday’s meeting and an invitation to personally view the County Museum’s recently restored 37th
Salamanca JV basketball coach Pete Weishan honored at final home game ahead of retirement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After spending the last 50 years as a dedicated and integral member of the Salamanca athletic community, current junior varsity boys basketball coach, Pete
Weekend Roundup: Salamanca indoor track and field, girls wrestling wrap up winter seasons
HOUGHTON, NY – Saturday, February 15th marked the start of the February week long break. While some students were beginning their vacation, many of the Salamanca athletes made their way
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
