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Resolution makes it more difficult to fill vacant positions in Cattaraugus County government
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers just made it more difficult to fill vacant positions when someone leaves a job, retires or is promoted. The
City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The
Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in
Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam
Heavy-handed offense gives Olean the win over Timberwolves
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – After back-to-back games of being on their heels and fending off their opponents, the Olean girl’s soccer team finally saw the other
Owls, Warriors, Huskies make strides at Red Dragon Invitational
BEMUS POINT, NY – Competing out of a field of 25 teams, three local schools left their mark on the annual Red Dragon Invitational this past Saturday. Taking to the
Pollock: Bills hold on against Texans at Houston because of the best quarterback in the NFL
It was a ‘tense’ 36-31 victory, led by Mr. Josh Allen By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist If you were looking for Sean McDermott, he wasn’t there. The since-fired Bills
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca soccer sweeps Saturday, Gators tack on fourth straight
MAYVILLE, NY – On the heels of an eleven-goal eruption, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team kept their momentum rolling, breezing past the Eagles 6-0 for their second win of the
