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(Olean Swift Water Team) This was the view from the Olean Fire Department's Swift Water Team on the water at Knoxville, where floodwater rushed through the downtown area. The team was deployed Friday afternoon and returned later that night.

Olean Swift Water team, others respond to call for Pennsylvania flooding

August 18, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Members of the Olean Fire Department’s Swift Water Team were dispatched with a rescue boat Friday to Westfield, Pa., and Knoxville, Pa, where flooding

Olean alderman vote to create Homelessness Task Force

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a city Homelessness Task Force. Common Council President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, initiated the resolution authorizing Mayor

(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Democrats nominated Denny "DJ" Whitmore to run for sheriff in a special election Nov. 5. He will face Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, the Republican nominee.

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in the special election to succeed retired Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb. On Sunday, the Cattaraugus County

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have brought presidential politics back to square one, U.S. Rep.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Hangry Pitches double up with wins in OWSL

July 22, 2026

OLEAN, NY — The Hangry Pitches’ offense was red-hot as they collected two wins over both Allen’s Wine and Liquor and Misfits. Against Allen’s, with the scores level at 7-7 after

McArdle shoots 1-over for first Penn-York victory

July 21, 2026

WELLSVILLE – The 57th season of the Penn-York Junior Golf League moved to Wellsville Country Club on Monday for Week 3 with 86 golfers competing. A smaller field than usual

Second-half deluge sees New York Girls Gold Team put five past Pennsylvania

July 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATESbatesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For over an hour of game time, it seemed as though there was no way through for the New York Girls Gold Team. Its repeated

New York Boys Gold Team captures Corporate Cup victory with five-goal shutout

July 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATESbatesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The New York and Pennsylvania Boys Gold Teams were level for all of 56 seconds before the Empire State established control over an affair that