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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

Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project begins construction on Allegany Territory
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation executives held an official groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the Lionel R. John Health Center Improvement Project. The project will expand community health services for the

More than 350 attend 13th Farmer-Neighbor Dinner
By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 350 people attended the 2025 Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Wednesday at the West Valley Fire Hall. It was the 13th

Friday Roundup: McComber scores 100th career goal as Salamanca falls to Livonia-Avon-Geneseo
AVON — The Salamanca girls lacrosse team went into halftime only down one goal to Livonia-Avon-Geneseo as it searched for its first win of the campaign. A search that the

Salamanca remains perfect after league-opening win at Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — When the Salamanca baseball team needed a big play in the closest game of its season thus far, it got it, thanks to the palpable












