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(City of Olean) The John J. Ash Community Center on North Barry Street will now be open as a warming center Sundays for Code Blue events to give people somewhere to keep warm. It is already open other days in days where the temperature drops below freezing.

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event

February 14, 2026

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Continuing cold weather forecast for Sunday Code Blue protections offered by the

(Photo provided) Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski delivers Valentine cards from local school children to residents of The Pines in Olean.

Assemblyman delivers student-made valentines to area elder-care facilities

February 14, 2026

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski delivered hundreds of hand-made Valentine cards from area school children to elder-care facilities Friday. “The Assembly Valentines for Seniors Program is a great way to bring the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A group of people skate on the synthetic ice surface at the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond, where a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting were held Friday in Salamanca.

Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond grand re-opening held in Salamanca Friday

February 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — The City of Salamanca’s Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond held its grand re-opening Friday. A community skate was held from 4-6 p.m. at

Salamanca responds to ‘challenge’ with win over Southwestern, capping regular season

February 14, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — In its penultimate game of the regular season, the Salamanca boys basketball team suffered a loss that was tough to swallow. It was an

Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on Wednesday. With no committee meetings the week before, all resolutions were presented for immediate consideration.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Seneca Nation joined the environmental group Defend Ohi:Yo’ in protesting the City of Olean’s sewage overflows into the Allegheny River on Tuesday. Many later attended the Olean Common Council meeting to press the issue.

Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the Allegheny River, brought their campaign to Lincoln Park and the Olean Common Council chamber earlier

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This land along Old Route 17 west of Salamanca — part of the “Take Area” for the Allegheny Reservoir — may someday again be a place for Senecas to build homes and raise families. The Seneca Nation is seeking the return of lands between 1,340 and 1,365 food elevation.

Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua