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My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu
Pollock: Terry Pegula is the Southern Tier’s gift to Buffalo pro sports
To understand the owner of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, you must know his competitive nature in Olean and how he treats employees and friends By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun
Salamanca rounds out season with 68-32 loss to Hornell in NYS Far-West Regional
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — Following a heavy defeat to Section 5 Class B Champions Hornell, the Salamanca girls basketball team saw its season reach its conclusion in the
Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday
ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17) begining at 5 p.m. at The Hall at Maple and Fourth streets in Allegany. The
Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County
In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While
Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the
