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SPCA presents annual report to county legislators as it embarks on $6 million fundraiser for new Rt. 16 shelter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County SPCA presented its annual report to county lawmakers on Wednesday as it is embarking on a $6 million fundraising

Shops on Union looking forward to trick-or-treating, costume judging Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — This Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Shops on Union will welcome trick-or-treaters. After the trick-or-treating, youths can participate in a

Aldermen eye $200,000 from Oak Hill Park fund for elevator repairs
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Faced with a $200,000 repair bill for the Municipal Building elevator, the Olean Common Council’s Finance Committee settled on a plan to use
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Owls book spot in 3A Finals; Salamanca girls soccer avenges losses to Eden in playoff win
CLEARFIELD, PA — The Bradford girls volleyball team officially booked itself a place in the Class 3A Finals after sweeping Clearfield 3-0 on the road in three hard-fought sets. The

Olean to reissue tax bills due to miscalculation of increase in 2025 tax rate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — City of Olean taxpayers can expect something in the mail soon — a new tax bill. Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday morning that “due to

Suspect in stabbing of troopers in Bolivar held without bail after Preliminary Hearing Wednesday
BOLIVAR — After a preliminary hearing on Wednesday,a Richburg woman charged with seriously injuring two New York state troopers in a violent confrontation Saturday in Bolivar was ordered held in

Governor Hochul visits Seneca Nation to apologize for New York’s role in Thomas Indian School atrocities
By RICK MILLER Olean Star IRVING — Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory Tuesday to issue an apology on behalf of New York State for the atrocities that occurred

Sister Margaret Carney is St. Bona keynote speaker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — Sister Margaret Carney OSF, St. Bonaventure University president emeritus, was keynote speaker Sunday at the university’s 165th commencement. Carney, who served nearly 20 years












