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Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

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

‘Love in Action’ invites community to Peace Walk Sept. 20 starting at Lincoln Park
OLEAN — Love in Action Cattaraugus County is inviting the community to a Peace Walk and Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 5 p.m., beginning at Lincoln Park.

Residents attend community meeting on proposed wind farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Liberty Renewables community meeting at Franchot Park Wednesday to talk about its proposed Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville did not go

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors remain perfect; Port United, Allegany-Limestone soccer overwhelmed in rainy day duels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Three challengers. Three sweeps. Hosting the Lady Tigers to the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team came away with their third win of the season, beating

Olean Center Mall developer updates Common Council on plans for mall’s redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Center Mall redeveloper Angelo Ingrassia updated the Olean Common Council Tuesday on setbacks to his efforts to kickstart the mall’s revival. It was not



