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Denise Drummond, Joseph Grice’s art featured at Tri-County Arts Council
By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com OLEAN — The Tri-County Arts Council presents “A Natural Connection” at its West State Street Gallery in Olean. The public is invited to

Orioles and Redsox tie 18-18 in T-ball Showdown
BY: ERIC FIRKEL Olean Star PORTVILLE – Tuesday night the Orioles faced off against the Red Sox in a gripping T-ball game at the Portville Little League fields. Each team’s

Della Moore cuts ribbon on new Olean African American Center
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Della Moore and her supporters cut a ribbon to officially open the new home for the African American Center for Cultural Development Wednesday.

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a contract to draw up plans to relocate the John J. Ash Community Center and the

Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health












