Travel advisory declared Tuesday by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A travel advisory remains in effect for all of Cattaraugus County, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday. High winds and lake-effect […]
Sherburne will be sworn in Friday; give State of the City Address at Council re-organization meeting

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor-elect Amy Sherburne will deliver her first State of the City Address Friday when the Olean Common Council meets at 6 p.m. in council […]
Chlorine gas leak leads to evacuation of Main Street hotel Monday; one injured

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One individual was injured and the Holiday Inn Express, 101 Main St., was evacuated Monday afternoon in an incident involving a chlorine gas […]
Heberling surprised by Stefanik’s exit from governor’s race

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling said Tuesday he was surprised by Elise Stefanik’s withdrawal last week from the New York governor’s race. “I […]
More than 300 children, adults watch Santa on the rooftop on Main Street Saturday night

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — More than 300 children and adults lined the front lawn at 660 Main Street Saturday night as Santa Claus and his special guests […]
Genesis House ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser to light up Lincoln Park Sunday night

OLEAN — The annual Genesis House “Light the Night” fundraiser culminates Sunday night with luminaria lit up in Lincoln Park to promote awareness of area homelessness. For a $10 donation, […]
Flu vaccine less protective against predominant strain, but staves off serious disease

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the number of cases of influenza increase in New York state and region, this year’s flu vaccine formulation does not include the […]
Aiello thanks city residents for ‘honor, privilege’ of serving as Olean mayor for 12 years

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — At the last Common Council meeting of his tenure Tuesday night, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello thanked city residents “for giving me the honor […]
North Union Street water main break leads to boil water notice to 25 users in affected area
A water main break in the 800 block of North Union Street has led to a boil water notice for water users in the affected area, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello […]
County, towns, schools to share $48 million in community benefits from Alle-Catt wind farm

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency on Tuesday approved a 20-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy that requires no […]
