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IDA encouraged by North Park expansion proposal in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Proposed tax breaks from the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency for a $770,000 expansion for an Ellicottville manufacturer will go to a public
Olean man accused of carjacking, two bank robberies loses home to County tax foreclosure
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN – Edwin McPeak, a 39-year-old Olean man accused of carjacking and two bank robberies last Thursday morning remains in custody in the McKean County
Great Valley Berry Patch opens for 28th year of strawberry picking
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Berry Patch opened Monday for those wanting to pick their own sweet, mouth-watering strawberries. While temperatures were below normal,
Weather again delays aerial spraying of larvicide targeting mosquito larvae
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
Vercollone’s grand slam highlights Bona’s series finale win over Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com KINGSTON — Staring down the reality of being swept in back-to-back Atlantic 10 series, the St. Bonaventure baseball team was able to salvage a win in
Aiello, Sherburne file petitions For Olean GOP mayor primary
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Bill Aiello will face a Republican primary in June from businesswoman Amy Sherburne, who is also running on the Democratic line. If the mayor,
Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project begins construction on Allegany Territory
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation executives held an official groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project. The project will expand community health services for the
More than 350 attend 13th Farmer-Neighbor Dinner
By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 350 people attended the 2025 Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Wednesday at the West Valley Fire Hall. It was the 13th
