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Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung […]

QR code parking plan defeated by alderman

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Olean Common Council turned down a plan to implement a QR code parking plan Tuesday that would have required a smart phone for downtown parking.

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A proposed QR code parking program for many Downtown Olean streets was defeated 3-2 by the Olean Common Council Tuesday. Voting against the […]