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No reply to request for proposals to study Olean sewage for proposals
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city of Olean’s efforts to undertake a study to help prevent sewage overflows into the Allegheny River were dealt a temporary setback

County 2023 budget audit shows a $2.9 million drop in fund balance, unassigned fund balance dropped by $6.6 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s audit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023 showed an expected $2.9 million drop in the general fund balance to $55.4 million. After the county

Another water leak closes Cattaraugus County Center
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A water leak that closed the Cattaraugus County Center here for a second time in six weeks will cost the county up to $25,000

Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic coaches release
The Big 30 has officially unveiled the names of head coaches and their respective staff members who have committed to lead Team New York and Team Pennsylvania in the upcoming

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #8
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the eighth full release sent out

State budget contains increase in aid to almost every school district in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The $268 billion New York State budget contains a $15.1 million boost in aid to public schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties to $432.2 million.

‘Resilient’ Olean baseball rallies to capture Class A2 title over Lewiston-Porter
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HAMBURG — Five outs was all that separated the Olean baseball team and a possible end to its historic season. In the Section 6 Class A2












