Sixth annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit set July 27 at Good Times

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The sixth annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit will be held from 3-9 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at Good Times of Olean. Col. Patrick Miller, an […]
State project to fortify dikes underway near river in Olean

Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean received an undisclosed amount of funding from a $21 million state flood protection fund, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week. Besides Olean, […]
Village of Knives II ends 3-day run at Cattaraugus County fairgrounds

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The second annual Village of Knives show this past weekend at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds showcased much of the Village of Little Valley’s cutlery […]
Bona theology prof Aaron Gies will run against Langworthy

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure University theology professor, announced plans Thursday to run as a Democrat against Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Niagara County. Gies announced two […]
Saturday protest in Olean will focus on Iran, Supreme Court

OLEAN — There are national protests for Fourth of July weekend. Olean will be having theirs on Saturday, July 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Local Organized […]
Sherburne beats Aiello in GOP mayoral primary

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Amy Sherburne trounced Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican primary for mayor on Tuesday. Unofficial primary night voting totals from the Cattaraugus […]
Diane M. Casciani charged with arson, criminally negligent homicide in Olean fire, death of Carole Landrau

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Police investigators today announced an arrest today in the death of a woman who died in a fire at a home on North Ninth […]
Firefighters find victim in North Ninth Street fire Monday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One person died Monday in a house fire on North Ninth Street. The victim was not identified. Olean Fire Chief Eric Maurouard said the report of […]
Church Without Walls sponsors “Feet Heat Six” sneaker giveaway

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Feet Heat Six has officially kicked off its annual youth sneaker drive — with a new twist this year. The Church Without Walls, 1803 W. […]
Samantha Lucille Ensell-Rote

January 3, 1991 — June 16, 2025 Olean Olean- Samantha Lucille Ensell-Rote “Endless Heart” Samantha L. Rote of 128 S. 10th Street passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at […]
