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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

Cattaraugus County Midget football League heats up in week 4
Week 4 action in the Cattaraugus County Midget Football League (CCMFL) wrapped up this past weekend. The CCMFL consists of 15 teams from Catt-Little Valley, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Pioneer, Randolph, Salamanca,

Salamanca Varsity Soccer opens season with loss to Port Allegany
The Salamanca Girls Varsity soccer team opened their season yesterday with a 1-4 home loss to Port Allegany. Coach Kirsten Furlong praised the Lady Warriors for putting a great deal

Popular Pumkinville opens Saturday for its 29th season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Pumpkinville opens for its 29th season at its current location at 2844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, on Saturday, Sept. 14, with more

Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire
By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — New York State Police are investigating the cause of an early morning fire that claimed the lives of several members of a town












