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First case of measles reported in Cattaraugus County Amish community in 36 years

September 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County has reported its first case of measles in more than 36 years — an unvaccinated individual in the northwestern part of the county.

The Olean Huskies welcome back 13 returning letterwinners for the 2026 season. Pictured here is Jason O'Brien (front row, left to right), Owen Tingley, Liam Ruggles, Tyler Sullivan, Oliver Curcio, Thomas Parker, Emmet Caya (back row, left to right), Jaiden McFadden, DeShawn Palmer, Dan Armijo, Hunter Silvis, Dom Myers and Colby Booth. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

New York football looks to up-and-comers to carry the torch

September 3, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In high school football, consistency only goes so far. Rosters fluctuate, coaching staffs roll over and success ebbs and flows. What stays the same, and

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United, Portville suffer losses on the road

September 2, 2026

EISENHOWER, PA – Taking to the road for the first time of the season, the Port United girl’s soccer team was ultimately dispatched back home with a loss, falling to

Mayor, Common Council eye action to force corrective work at War Veterans Park splash pad

September 2, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee agreed Tuesday to consider a resolution next week to declare default and terminate a contract with PV

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville, has suspended discharge of treated water into Ischua Creek under order from the state Department of Environmental Conservation after a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek earlier this week.

Great Lakes Cheese identified as source of Ischua Creek fish kill

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday identified the Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville as the source of an organic discharge blamed

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Student cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be permitted during school which starts the 2025-26 school year next week. Local school districts will require students to keep cell phones in their lockers from bell to bell.

Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a major change in lifestyle — a school day without cell phones or other internet access.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the