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Ruling expected next month in lawsuit by former district attorney Lori Rieman over health insurance

August 27, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Final presentations were made in state Supreme Court Wednesday in former Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori P. Rieman’s lawsuit against Cattaraugus County for

Smethport head coach Ryan Yingling leads a Team Pennsylvania Big 30 practice on Wednesday, July 29. Four weeks later, Yingling is preparing for his second year at the helm of the Hubbers. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Next man, coach up for Pennsylvania football

August 27, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com When head coach Ryan Yingling strolled onto Smethport’s practice field in the opening days of training camp, the rust had already been knocked off. Along

PAID ADVERTISEMENT- Hemlock Wind Community Open House

August 26, 2026

Liberty Renewables is excited to advance Hemlock Hollow Wind inCattaraugus County. The project is expected to feature up to 19 windturbines on privately-owned land within the Towns of Allegany, Olean,

Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property

August 26, 2026

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.

Weekend Roundup: Salamanca track and field begins season with pair of second-place finishes; Warriors girls lacrosse falls to West Seneca West

April 7, 2025

TRACK AND FIELD BOYS: Wellsville 179, Salamanca 87.5, Friendship/Scio 31, FIllmore 26, Bolivar-Richburg 19.5 GIRLS: Wellsville 120, Salamanca 117, Bolivar-Richburg 39, Fillmore 33, Friendship/Scio 31 BOLIVAR-RICHBURG — The Salamanca boys