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Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley
Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse on Friday, August 16, 2024. The event was attended by Judge Nenno, his wife Martha

POLLOCK: Penalties continue to hamper the Bills
Currently the Buffalo Bills have the third worst penalty stats in the NFL By Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports Writer It was an issue that dogged coach Sean McDermott and might

Bonnies’ quick start, dominance down low leads to blowout first victory
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Walking off the court of the Reilly Center on Monday, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s locker room was full of disappointment.

Beware of Gators: Smethport’s turnaround season comes to an end with 50-point loss to Port Allegany
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – After four years, the Smethport football team had finally returned to the playoffs. Their hard work over the past few seasons

Two more cases of measles reported in Cattaraugus County last month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County recorded two residents with cases of measles last month. They are the second and third unvaccinated residents to test positive for measles in



