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Health department’s home care program on life support as new patient admissions paused
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It’s been six months since the 2026 Cattaraugus County budget was passed with a nearly $1 million cut in wages for the health

Health department says aerial spraying of larvicide for mosquitoes could start next week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With the number of mosquito larvae in breeding pools climbing, Cattaraugus County health officials have decided to order aerial spraying of larvicide over

Early voting for Democratic congressional primary, county GOP Committee candidates starts June 13
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — All Cattaraugus County enrolled Democrats will have an opportunity to vote in the June 23 primary for Congress in the 23rd District.

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers return the favor, mercy rule Tarp Skunks in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN — Avenging their mercy rule loss to the Jamestown Tarp Skunks from May 29, the Olean Oilers returned the favor just three days later with a mercy rule victory of

Bonnies split midweek doubleheader with Niagara
ST. BONAVENTURE — There was no shortage of offense between the St. Bonaventure softball team and Niagara over the course of their doubleheader on Wednesday. Altogether, the Bonnies and Purple
Wednesday Roundup: Edwards leads Olean with no-hitter; O-E baseball falls to Gators
OLEAN, NY — After a 12-day hiatus, the Olean softball team returned to action and picked up where they left off, dominating Jamestown 13-0 in five innings on the shoulders

Allegany-Limestone survives late Dunkirk rally, remains unbeaten with 6-5 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Staving off a late scare from Dunkirk, the Allegany-Limestone softball team was able to keep its immaculate record intact with a 6-5 win at home.

Bradford drops second meeting to Brookville after slow start
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to make up for their early shortcomings, the Bradford baseball team fell to Brookville, 10-3, ultimately being swept by the Rovers










