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City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The
Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark  Â
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in
Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the
Cattaraugus Giving received record $360,000 in donations in 24 hours Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus Gives received a record-breaking amount of donations on Giving Tuesday — $359,898 in 24 hours. That amount has increased since then with late donations
County legislature committees OK resolutions for dedicated patrols on Seneca’s Allegany Territory
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office is one step closer to providing law enforcement on the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory. County lawmakers approved
Bona women’s hoops handed early A10 loss by Saint Louis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SAINT LOUIS — Despite a slow start, through three quarters of its first Atlantic 10 Conference game of the season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team
Bona men’s hoops handle Bloomsburg, remain wary of negative habits
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In the end it was never in doubt. Despite it being its fourth game in just eight days, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball
