Hundreds of trick-or-treaters parade up and down North Union Street Saturday

OLEAN — Hundreds of kids paraded up and down North Union Street in Halloween costumes on Saturday as The Shops on Union opened their doors for trick-or-treating. It was another […]
Cattaraugus County SNAP recipients unsure about November’s benefits

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It’s still unclear whether the Trump Administration will extend SNAP benefits into November if the government shutdown continues, leaving 2.9 million New Yorkers unsure if […]
Defend Ohi:yo’ endorses Sherburne for Olean mayor

By RICK MILLER Olean Star In a letter this week to the editor of the Olean Star, the environmental group Defend Ohi:yo’ endorsed Amy Sherburne for mayor of Olean. Sherburne, […]
SPCA presents annual report to county legislators as it embarks on $6 million fundraiser for new Rt. 16 shelter

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County SPCA presented its annual report to county lawmakers on Wednesday as it is embarking on a $6 million fundraising […]
Shops on Union looking forward to trick-or-treating, costume judging Saturday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — This Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Shops on Union will welcome trick-or-treaters. After the trick-or-treating, youths can participate in a […]
Aldermen eye $200,000 from Oak Hill Park fund for elevator repairs

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Faced with a $200,000 repair bill for the Municipal Building elevator, the Olean Common Council’s Finance Committee settled on a plan to use […]
Aiello says he’s running for re-election to take care of unfinished business

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello said unfinished business like the upcoming $25 million rebuilding of West State Street are the reason he’s running for re-election […]
Sherburne says ‘It’s time for a change’ in Olean mayor’s office

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Amy Sherburne’s business experience told her it was time for a change before she challenged and beat incumbent Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican […]
More than 600 participate in ‘No Kings 2.0’ at Olean’s Lincoln Park Saturday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Saturday’s local No Kings 2.0 Rally at Lincoln Park drew more than 600 participants. They joined an estimated 7 million demonstrators at 2,000 […]
Ribbon cutting signals ‘Mission Complete’ to $10 million DRI for Olean revitalization

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Mission Complete Celebration and ribbon cutting for the Olean Downtown Revitalization Initiative was held at the Municipal Building Plaza. About 50 people […]
