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Weather again delays aerial spraying of larvicide targeting mosquito larvae

June 11, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Weather has delayed the aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide over wetland areas along the Allegheny River Valley from Portville to Salamanca. Jeff Duflo of Duflo

(Rick Mller/Olean Star) St. Bonaventure University’s new Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bob Beretta, a 1987 St. Bonaventure graduate, is flanked by his wife, Jennifer, also a 1987 alum, and daughter Julia following a press conference at the Regina Quick Arts Center Friday afternoon. His appointment was announced earlier this week.

Bob Beretta named St. Bonaventure Athletic Director

June 8, 2024

ALLEGANY – Bob Beretta was named Vice President and director of Intercollegiate Athletics on Friday. Beretta is a 1987 Bonas graduate and former captain of the St. Bonaventure University baseball

Former Limestone oil and gas developer charged in connection with January 6 Capitol attack

June 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – Former Local Oil and Gas Developer Scott Salter, Sr., of Saylorsburg, PA was charged with felony and misdemeanor charges arising from the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Slater

(Ellicottville Brewing Co.) Bonnie’s Fan Zone IPA issued in time for Alumni Weekend.

Bonnie’s Fan Zone IPA released in time for SBU Alumni Weekend

June 7, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University and Ellicottville Brewing Co. have announced a new University House Brew: Bonnie’s Fan Zone IPA, brewed for local sports fans. The official Bonnies product

Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire

September 6, 2024

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Walkable Olean III construction continued Wednesday on East State Street in front of the Olean Municipal Building. Millennium Construction crews built curbs around the medians which will continue the floral themes in the downtown medians.

Crews gear up for Walkable Olean IV as East State project continues

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the East Street construction of Walkable Olean IIl continues, initial steps for construction on South Union Street are underway for Walkable Olean IV. Millennium

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The line of customers stretched to the outside of Cummins Cider Mill when the iconic store reopened Wednesday after being closed for the past six years. The parking lot was full and cars parked on both sides of Route 417.

Cummins Cider Mill in Portville reopens after closing 6 years ago

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald PORTVILLE — Lines stretched outside Cummins Cider Mill when it reopened Wednesday after a six-year hiatus. The parking lot in front of the iconic cider mill

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A great blue heron sits on a tree near the shore of the Allegany River as mist rises from the water's surface Wednesday. The city of Olean did not receive any replies from its request for proposals for a stormwater study to prevent sewage overflows into the river.

No reply to request for proposals to study Olean sewage for proposals

September 5, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city of Olean’s efforts to undertake a study to help prevent sewage overflows into the Allegheny River were dealt a temporary setback