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County lawmakers name Brian McClellan new full-time county historian
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Longtime Cattaraugus County Museum Curator Brian McClellan has been appointed county historian. McClellan will succeed recently retired historian Sharon Fellows, who was

IDA approves tax breaks for I&S of N.Y. to expand company to old Allegany Drive-In
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks earlier this week that will allow an Allegany well servicing company to expand its operations in

BATES: Olean, thank you for letting me live my dream
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Three years ago, I came to Olean with wide eyes and a dream. A dream that you, the wonderful readers and supporters, have allowed
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Halfway Inn, Pink Ladies pick up lopsided wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Allowing just three hits on the night, Halfway Inn scored a 14-0 victory over Bamboo Strategy in the Olean Women’s Softball League. Brooke DeYoe led the way

Magiera, Smith meet in League of Women Voters mayoral debate in Salamanca Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Candidates in the Salamanca mayoral race met in a debate moderated by the League of Women Voters at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: A-L adds ninth win to their resume; Lady Owls soccer knot ECC
ALLEGANY, NY – Keeping their win streak rolling, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team ousted the Jamestown from their home turf with a 5-2 win. Despite two ties in the midst,

Miscues amass during Portville’s stumble against league-leading Eagles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – In what should have been a tightly contested battle for the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Associations Division II title, the Portville boy’s soccer team

Health Department budget down by a third due to discontinuing home care program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Health Department’s proposed $8.3 million budget for 2027 has been presented to the county budget officer. Public Health Director Dr.




