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THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers mercy ruled by Elmira Pioneers; Kate Maedl leads Allen’s Wine and Liquor past Shamrocks in OWSL
ELMIRA, NY — The Olean Oilers were blitzed by the Elmira Pioneers in what resulted in a 14-4, seven-inning mercy rule loss. The Oilers got off to a solid start
Health department’s home care program on life support as new patient admissions paused
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It’s been six months since the 2026 Cattaraugus County budget was passed with a nearly $1 million cut in wages for the health
Health department says aerial spraying of larvicide for mosquitoes could start next week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With the number of mosquito larvae in breeding pools climbing, Cattaraugus County health officials have decided to order aerial spraying of larvicide over
Early voting for Democratic congressional primary, county GOP Committee candidates starts June 13
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — All Cattaraugus County enrolled Democrats will have an opportunity to vote in the June 23 primary for Congress in the 23rd District.
Ruling expected next month in lawsuit by former district attorney Lori Rieman over health insurance
By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Final presentations were made in state Supreme Court Wednesday in former Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori P. Rieman’s lawsuit against Cattaraugus County for
Next man, coach up for Pennsylvania football
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com When head coach Ryan Yingling strolled onto Smethport’s practice field in the opening days of training camp, the rust had already been knocked off. Along
PAID ADVERTISEMENT- Hemlock Wind Community Open House
Liberty Renewables is excited to advance Hemlock Hollow Wind inCattaraugus County. The project is expected to feature up to 19 windturbines on privately-owned land within the Towns of Allegany, Olean,
Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to prohibit camping or sleeping in public spaces in a bid to encourage homeless individuals to find help.
