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Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New York counties brought the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF) to the northern Cattaraugus County
Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s Rendezvous sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association opened Friday at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. There are indoor booths and
East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday for fallen firefighter and dispatcher Tim Lexer as his body was escorted from a Little
Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was nominated by Monday by the Cattaraugus County Republican Committee to run for sheriff in November. Republican Chairman
Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus
Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two
Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions Wednesday for Cattaraugus County lawmakers over an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the U.S.
Catt-Little Valley, Port Allegany’s breakout seasons pay off in Big 30 All-Star selections
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After breaking through their glass ceilings with two explosive seasons, Cattaraugus Little-Valley and Port Allegany earned their due by leading the field
