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State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

After crucial departures, a new generation is set to carry the torch for Salamanca football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Throughout the history of Salamanca football, there have been few seasons that have seen the amount of success as its last. The Warriors powered

Monday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops sees comeback attempt falls just short; A-L girls survive Olean; Salamanca boys breeze by Depew
Southwestern 50, Salamanca 45 JAMESTOWN, NY — A 29-point second half had the Salamanca girls basketball team on the brink of completing a come-from-behind win over Southwestern. Unfortunately for the

DuBois, turnovers spoil Lady Owls Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering a poor second quarter, the Bradford girls’ basketball team was unable to recover, falling to DuBois 51-25 on Senior Night.

Olean’s Marcus Park to get new playground, dog park, picnic area
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city’s Marcus Park is about to get a $2 million makeover. The project at the underused 3.5-acre site at the corner of North 15th

Allegany-Limestone considering Hinsdale boys for football team
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — As the Allegany-Limestone boy’s football team heads back to playing Class D 11-man football this fall, it may get some help from a handful of











