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Cattaraugus County overdose deaths take a nose dive in 2024
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With a month to go in 2024, overdose deaths in Cattaraugus County are down for the third year in a row. So far this year,
My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers’ win streak comes to a close at Batavia
BATAVIA, NY — The Olean Oilers saw their league-high, five-game win streak come to an end following a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Batavia Muckdogs. Compared to their
2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Showcase set for Sunday July 19
SALAMANCA — The summer of soccer continues in our neck of the woods with the 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase set for July 19 at Salamanca High School. Top
Allegany woman fighting to save county’s withering home care program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — An Allegany woman fighting Cattaraugus County’s decision to end the health department’s home care program sent an email to county lawmakers Tuesday
Sedona Summit: conquering Cathedral Rock
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SEDONA, AZ – As I took my last steps off of rock and onto the dusty, dirt path that led back to the parking lot,
