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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

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley
Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse on Friday, August 16, 2024. The event was attended by Judge Nenno, his wife Martha

National Day of Protest Saturday at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voices of the People movement will be holding a protest Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at Lincoln Park, working with Indivisible and Mobilize for

Olean’s mayoral race is marquee match-up in county; early voting starts Oct. 25 in Olean, Little Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Nine days of early voting for Cattaraugus County voters will begin on Saturday, Oct. 25, with two locations in Olean and Little Valley. Early voting
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Troisi, Tessena medal at Rocky Grove; O-E, Port volleyball complete season sweeps
SUGARCREEK, PA – Returning to action in one of the toughest courses on their schedule, the Bradford boy’s cross country team were led by their star juniors Evan Troisi and

Allegany-Limestone girls soccer close out regular season with win over Jamestown
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The regular season has officially come to a close for the Allegany-Limestone girls soccer team. And what better way to round it off than












