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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
Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be
Mayor Sherburne vetoes Council resolution to repair city swimming pool, faces override vote by aldermen
By RICK MILLER Olean Star (EDITOR’S NOTE: The story reflects clarifying costs provided by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne after the story first appeared online on Saturday). Olean Mayor Amy B.
Cattaraugus County asks Siting Board for rehearing on nighttime noise limits for Alle-Catt wind turbines
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A brief statement from an All-Catt spokesperson has been added to this story after it was first posted online). By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County has asked
Slate is set for special 90th anniversary of Men’s Amateur
Slate is set for ‘special’ 90th anniversary of Men’s Amateur In the aftermath of last year’s 89th annual SWNY-NWPA Men’s Golf Amateur, Kyle Henzel was already mulling potential plans for the round-number
Gates open Saturday morning for 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair; Friday last day for discount tickets
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The gates open Saturday at 8 a.m. for the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair’s eight-day run. Midway and infield rides were brought in
