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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

Mayor’s first town hall dominated by questions about homelessness in city
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s first town hall Monday drew nearly 25 people, with questions about homeless issues dominating the conversation. After the mayor welcomed the

Buzzard’s hot streak continues as Gators punch ticket to Section VI finals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For the past week, Owen Buzzard has been nearly unstoppable. After helping lead the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team to a Chautauqua Cattaraugus

Buffalo Bills defense under scrutiny
What’s the weakness? Talent? Coaching? A COLUMN by Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports Columnist The other day on One Bills Live, hosts Chris Brown and Steve Tasker had a lively and
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Gators advance to quarterfinal meeting with Portville; Salamanca stays alive against Olmstead
Allegany-Limestone 3, Roy-Hart 0 MIDDLEPORT, NY – Entering the Section VI Class C postseason with the ninth seed, the Allegany-Limestone volleyball team broke out early, downing Roy-Hart with a clean



