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Twenty Olean area employers recruiting at Job Fair Thursday at First National Building

April 30, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos OLEAN — Twenty area employers will be recruiting for current job openings at a Job Fair Thursday, May 2, sponsored by the Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board

Cattaraugus County lawmakers to Address state’s new RAPID Act

April 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Finance Committee is expected to blast state officials Wednesday for approving Part O in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget that

Cattaraugus County Planning Board airs concerns over foreclosure law changes

April 26, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Planning Board members lamented a change in state law Thursday that will put a damper on the county’s Land Bank program.

Redevelopment of Onoville Marina Park continues; marina set to open on May 10

April 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers approved three resolutions Wednesday linked to the continuing redevelopment of Onoville Marina Park on the Allegheny Reservoir. A contract with

Photo by Bob Crandall Addie John battles for possession against Catt-Little’s Makenzie Harvey during the Lady Eagles' 7-0 win. John ended with two goals and an assist.

Regional Sports Round-up

October 20, 2024

Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford’s Tommy Langdon finds a gap and rushes in for a touchdown during the Owls’ 71-13 win over Coudersport on Friday.

Owls demolish Coudy during last game at Parkway Field

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Sometimes it’s good to get punched in the mouth. Figuratively, of course. After a dismal first quarter full of mishaps and struggles, the Bradford football

Ellicottville’s Teaghan Finn boots a shot up field during the Lady Eagles shutout win over the Lady Timberwolves. | Photo by Bob Crandall

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win

October 19, 2024

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – On a night paying homage to their seniors, the Ellicottville girl’s

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as