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Rieman appeals ruling overturning conviction and ordering re-trail in Salamanca death case
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori P. Rieman has asked an appellate court to rehear a case involving a Salamanca man’s death they overturned last

Lizards, Steamers tie, combine for 28 runs in season finale thriller
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — On the final day of their season, the Salamanca Lizards — a team that has struggled with consistency on the offensive end — combined

The Buffalo Bills are one of a handful of teams training off-site as Connors & Ferris Training Camp begins
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist The number has shrunk by three-quarters. There was a time when virtually every one of the NFL’s 32 teams held their training

Additional player added to both NY, PA rosters for Big 30 Charities Classic
Both the New York and Pennsylvania rosters for the Big 30 Charities Classic, set to take place on Aug. 2 at Bradford High School’s Parkway Field, are getting an extra

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff












