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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

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff

Eye-popping bed tax revenue has aldermen raising eyebrows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Members of the Olean Common Council heard brief updates on levee reaccreditation and controlling sewage overflows Tuesday night, but a bed tax report seemed to

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca gets back to winning ways against A-L; Bradford, Portville girls mark blowout wins at home
SALAMANCA, NY – By means of a full aerial assault, the Salamanca boys basketball team completed a season sweep over Allegany-Limestone. Only up by three at the half, the Warriors

Last minute comeback sees Gators sweep Cameron County, inch closer towards NTL title
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Head coach Kyle Babcock’s message to his team heading into the final minutes of play was simple: we’re down, but not

Bona’s second-half surge not enough as Dayton swipes 72-70 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAYTON, OH — With under a minute left in the first half, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team found itself in a 13-point hole. After an












