IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the […]
Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday that carries a 6% property tax increase. The $19.8 million general fund […]
Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers gathered underneath the basket, elated in the feat they had just accomplished. One by one, […]
Rose A. Bolles Obituary

December 20, 1936 – February 14, 2025 Great Valley – Rose A. Bolles, 88, formerly of Great Valley, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. […]
Elizabeth Ann Snyder Knight

June 15, 1933 – February 14, 2025 Olean- Elizabeth A. “Liz” Snyder Knight Elizabeth A. (Liz) Snyder Knight, 91, of Kingsbury Hill Road, Franklinville and recently of the Pines Healthcare […]
Joseph M. Michalak, Jr.

March 5, 1944 – February 13, 2025 Bolivar- Joseph M. Michalak, Jr. Joseph M. Michalak, Jr. of 2590 East Notch Road and most recently Wellsville Manor, passed away on Thursday, […]
Dana Colley

December 29, 1955 – February 15, 2025 Allegany, NY -Dana Colley, 69, passed away Saturday (February 15, 2025), at Olean General Hospital after a long illness. Born December 29, 1955, […]