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State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

After crucial departures, a new generation is set to carry the torch for Salamanca football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Throughout the history of Salamanca football, there have been few seasons that have seen the amount of success as its last. The Warriors powered

Cattaraugus County legislators OK funding to spray mosquitos
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Kelly Andreano, R-Olean, couldn’t go to the store or walk down the street without someone complaining about mosquitoes. On

Manager vs. Mayor, Aiello weighs in
OLEAN — When Olean Mayor Bill Aiello appointed members of the City Charter Commission earlier this year, he fully expected they would examine the issue of mayor versus city manager.

Olean splash pad in pieces, could open in August; city pool will not open due to needed repairs
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean’s new splash pad sits in pieces, stored inside the fence at the swimming pool in War Veterans Park. Mayor

Steel raised at Allegany Rescue & EMS headquarters
ALLEGANY — The new $1.5 million Allegany Rescue and EMS Headquarters is taking shape on a hill along Route 417 between the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse and St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Steel