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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

Speed Kills: Kohler leads Owls to win No. 1 over Otto-Eldred
BRADFORD, PA – Leaning on their tough-nosed senior star, the Bradford football team earned their first win of the season, beating Otto-Eldred 28-16. In Week 1 of the regular season,

Allegany-Limestone leaning on leadership, familiarity in return to 11-man football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Two years ago, citing a low number of high school boys, the Allegany-Limestone football team made the decision to step away from the 11-man

Gators roll: Allegany-Limestone boys soccer kicks off season with 8-0 win over Chautauqua Lake
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — While it may have been a full 282 days since their appearance in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bona men’s soccer grabs season’s first win at Saint Francis; Lady Owls, Gators pick up wins on the road
LORETTO, PA — The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team is officially off the mark for the season, grabbing their first win on the road at Saint Francis. After back-to-back 3-2












