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(Olean Swift Water Team) This was the view from the Olean Fire Department's Swift Water Team on the water at Knoxville, where floodwater rushed through the downtown area. The team was deployed Friday afternoon and returned later that night.

Olean Swift Water team, others respond to call for Pennsylvania flooding

August 18, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Members of the Olean Fire Department’s Swift Water Team were dispatched with a rescue boat Friday to Westfield, Pa., and Knoxville, Pa, where flooding

Olean alderman vote to create Homelessness Task Force

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a city Homelessness Task Force. Common Council President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, initiated the resolution authorizing Mayor

(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Democrats nominated Denny "DJ" Whitmore to run for sheriff in a special election Nov. 5. He will face Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, the Republican nominee.

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in the special election to succeed retired Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb. On Sunday, the Cattaraugus County

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have brought presidential politics back to square one, U.S. Rep.

Wednesday Roundup: Gators offense erupts to get past Terrors 13-8

April 17, 2025

ALLEGANY — Through four innings, there was not much to split the Allegany-Limestone and Otto-Eldred baseball teams. However, with eight runs in the bottom of the fifth, the Gators were

Otto-Eldred's Rayel Hakes hurls a shot down range during the Lady Terrors' 11-1 win over Elk County Catholic. Through six innings, Hakes fanned 11 batters while also coming away with two RBIs at the plate. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Otto-Eldred scorches Lady Crusaders, stretches win streak to four

April 17, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Continuing their hot start to the season, the Otto-Eldred softball team rolled over Elk County Catholic 11-1 in just six innings as

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills still have plenty of holes to fill in the draft

April 17, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Opinions vary on Brandon Beane’s success as Bills general manager. There’s no question his first draftee as GM, in 2018’s first round,

Kathy S. Weishan

April 15, 2025

September 30, 1946 – April 12, 2025 Ellicottville – Kathy S. Weishan, 78, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Ellicottville, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her home in Harlingen.