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Two smoke shops in county fined $7,000 for selling flavored vapes, underage sales
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Two pop-up smoke shops have been fined a total of more than $7,000 by the Cattaraugus County Board of Health for illegal sales of vaping

Walkable Olean IV work begins on South Union Street Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Work got underway on the $3.3 million Walkable Olean IV along South Union Street on Wednesday. A crew from Millennium Construction, Niagara Falls, removed the

DEC creates Blue Hill State Forest in Town of Yorkshire, first since ’63
By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — Cattaraugus County has a newly-designated state forest in the town of Yorkshire with access to Cattaraugus Creek. Sean Mahar, the interim director of the state

Panthers dominate Salamanca War Wolves, look toward bright future
By HUNTER O. LYLE SALAMANCA – After suffering a loss last week, the Portville boys soccer team was able to get back in the win column with a 10-1 dismantling win over Salamanca-Cattaraugus

Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors soccer stunted by Timberwolves; Lady Gators tack on another NTL sweep
CATTARAUGUS, NY – Despite outshooting their opponents 31-2, the Salamanca girls soccer team just couldn’t find a way into the back of the net, ultimately losing 2-1 to Cattaraugus Little

Lady Owls respond to early gut punch with three straight wins, beat North Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering an early setback against North Clarion, the Bradford volleyball team quickly found their footing, snapping back with three unanswered set

Aiello says Allegany sewer bill, late fees exceed $7.3 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello on Friday disclosed the bill and late charges for wastewater treatment for the Village of Allegany and St. Bonaventure University











