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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
Miscues amass during Portville’s stumble against league-leading Eagles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – In what should have been a tightly contested battle for the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Associations Division II title, the Portville boy’s soccer team
Health Department budget down by a third due to discontinuing home care program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Health Department’s proposed $8.3 million budget for 2027 has been presented to the county budget officer. Public Health Director Dr.
‘Attitude is paramount’: Hubbers’ Region Four crown shows strides in ascension
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – On Friday night, the Smethport football team was on full display. Their 45-10 win over Moniteau demonstrated the capabilities of the Hubbers’
Technical troubles overshadow only debate in NY-23 between Langworthy and Gies
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELMIRA — Technical troubles overshadowed the livestreaming of the 23rd Congressional debate between Rep. Nick Langworthy and Democratic challenger Aaron Gies of Olean Tuesday night.
