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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
Gariepy scores two as Panthers second-half surge carries them to win over Olean
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After a quiet first half, the Portville girl’s soccer team exploded in the second, scoring goals in rapid succession as they built
Cook leads Bills after Josh Allen elbowed going for ‘rebound’ in 30-10 win over the Jets
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist What would you say the Bills chances were of winning a road game when their defending NFL MVP quarterback, Josh Allen, for the
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Bradford boys XC wins home invitational; Gators soccer takes down Cuba-Rushford
BRADFORD, PA – Taking to their home course, Evan Troisi and Kadyn Tessena led the Bradford boy’s cross country team to a win in the 22nd Annual Bradford Cross Country
Bona women’s soccer nabs second consecutive win as A10 play looms
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time in the Melissa Sherwood era, the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team has recorded back-to-back wins. Both coming at home,
