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In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Most demonstrators outside Langworthy fundraiser leave before congressman’s arrival
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than 30 demonstrators stood for about an hour along both sides of Second Street Friday, waving signs at vehicles headed toward the Ellicottville

‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue
LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed a variety of sewing projects at the county 4-H Fashion Revue on May 21st. “

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since












