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Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six

Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is a dangerous one. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has something to fight for and

Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied requests from Dugan Road Solar for variances to the town’s solar law.

Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid vaccines at clinics across the county this month. There are nine more influenza and Covid

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County
Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.

CCMFL Super Bowl Teams Set
The final week of the CCMFL season is here and the Super Bowl match-ups in each level have been decided. In the Midget A Bowl, two undefeated teams will battle

Olean Rotary to host Veterans Recognition pasta dinner
ALLEGANY — The Olean Rotary Club will be hosting its annual Veterans Recognition Pasta Dinner from 400 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 12, at the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post











