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Resolution makes it more difficult to fill vacant positions in Cattaraugus County government
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers just made it more difficult to fill vacant positions when someone leaves a job, retires or is promoted. The

City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The

Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark  Â
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

Pollock: Saints gave the Buffalo Bills all they wanted on Sunday afternoon
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist If you bet the Bills and gave those 16 1/2 points you won’t be cashing that ticket any time soon. New Orleans, now

Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors soccer stunted by Timberwolves; Lady Gators tack on another NTL sweepÂ
CATTARAUGUS, NY – Despite outshooting their opponents 31-2, the Salamanca girls soccer team just couldn’t find a way into the back of the net, ultimately losing 2-1 to Cattaraugus Little

Lady Owls respond to early gut punch with three straight wins, beat North Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering an early setback against North Clarion, the Bradford volleyball team quickly found their footing, snapping back with three unanswered set












