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181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday
LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and true highlighted the 181st annual Cattaraugus County Fair which wrapped up on Saturday. The fair usually runs for 7 days,
Kindt parole violation hearing held following recent Salamanca arrest
By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department of Corrections and Community Safety (DOCCS) adjourned a final parole hearing for Edward Kindt on
St. Bonaventure promoting Warming House Fundraiser
ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of
Fifth Wounded Warriors Concert at Bradner Stadium a success
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The fifth Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Concert at Bradner Stadium July 20 was deemed a success earlier this week by host Col. Patrick
Police: Olean man who died as result of e-bike accident was not a hit and run victim
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated. An earlier version incorrectly indicated an autopsy had been performed. The Olean Star regrets the error.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean
I&S Inc. of N.Y. to invest $9 million to buy old Allegany Drive-In for new offices, storage for oil field services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star (This story has been updated to reflect the company’s ownership history). ALLEGANY — An Allegany well servicing company plans to expand its operations to the
Oilers celebrate the Fourth of July with exhibition win over Dansville
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – On the country’s 250th birthday, Bradner Stadium saw it all. Between tick-for-tack sluggers, a faceoff of opposing coaches and waves of erupting
37th Ellicottville Championship Rodeo, a tribute to founder H. John Kent, runs through Sunday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The 37th annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo Friday night was a tribute to founder H. John Kent, who died last year. John’s wife Karen
