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Olean, other communities hosting Fourth of July events to mark Nation’s 250th birthday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean and other Cattaraugus County communities are planning a series of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday this Fourth of
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford Legion drops third straight; Oilers’ lead falls away late
COUDERSPORT, PA – Unable to stop an early Coudersport barrage, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team suffered their third consecutive defeat, falling to Post 192 8-3. After a solid
Olean Fire Department couldn’t have picked a better day for War Vets Fire Truck Spray Event Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean Fire Department sure picked the right day for its Fire Truck Spray Event in War Veterans Park Wednesday afternoon.
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Six-run inning condemns Oilers against Ironbacks
ST. CATHARINES, ON — After falling behind early and recording just one hit through the first four innings, four runs in the middle frames had the Olean Oilers hoping they
Cattaraugus County overdose deaths take a nose dive in 2024
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With a month to go in 2024, overdose deaths in Cattaraugus County are down for the third year in a row. So far this year,
My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu
