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Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six

Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is a dangerous one. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has something to fight for and

Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied requests from Dugan Road Solar for variances to the town’s solar law.

Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald

Salamanca defense comes up big as Warriors survive Wolfpack 21-14
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — There’s no one script that fits each and every game. What a team may find is working, suddenly might be shut down. It is
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Port football picks up fourth win; Panthers, Lady Owls girl’s soccer pick up wins at home
NEW BETHLEHEM, PA – Continuing to keep their hot season rolling, the Port Allegany football team dispatched another team via blowout, beating Redbank Valley 36-6. Scoring would be a constant

Olean’s last-minute comeback falls two points shy in tooth-and-nail battle with Depew
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – With just 39 seconds left on the clock, the Huskies lined up for what would be the last kick off of the

Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here
By RICK MILLER Olean Star If it seems that trees are changing color sooner than usual, you’re right. You may want to start your leaf peeping a little earlier this












