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County Legislature approves $30,000 to hire healthcare consulting firm, accepts $49,000 in State funding from “I Love New York”, adjourn meeting in honor of Jim Ellis
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers on Wednesday adjourned in memory of former County Legislator Jim Ellis of East Otto. Ernest James “Jim” Ellis, who served on
Alderman consider replacing aging City Garage on North Barry Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It has been nearly three decades since the City of Olean set its sights on replacing the City Garage on North Barry Street. It still
Homeless “point in time count” Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Early Wednesday, teams of volunteers will fan out across Cattaraugus County in search of homeless people — part of an annual count by the Continuum of Care
Seneca president says New York ‘dragging its feet’ on new compact
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said in Albany last week that New York has dragged its feet over negotiations for a new gaming compact
Sewer line repair to close East State Street Wednesday; expect delays
Motorists may want to avoid East State Street on Wednesday. Starting at 6 a.m., East State Street will be closed from Barry Street to Fulton Street due to a
Olean Elks to host Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser
OLEAN —Olean Elks Lodge 491 will have a special fundraiser next month. The lodge will present Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 209 W. State St.,
Some traffic tie-ups in milling along Front Street Monday, last of four in 2026 mill and pave program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean motorists experienced traffic tie-ups on Front Street Monday as a milling and paving project between Prospect and East Spring streets. The Olean Public Works
Mayor nominates Douglas to Ward 6 vacancy; council to vote on confirmation Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., an independent from Ward 6 has been nominated by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne to succeed Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. The appointment is
