Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six […]
Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six […]
Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied requests from Dugan Road Solar for variances to the town’s solar law. […]
Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job

Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald […]
Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met in a Bipartisan Town Hall Monday night at the Ellicottville Town Center. Both Democrat Aaron […]
Cuba maple producers CTK Farms began with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream

By RICK MILLER Olean Star CUBA — It’s hard to believe, but CTK Farms maple syrup production began six years ago with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream. Fast […]
CORE Learning Center for adult education moves to new offices

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The CORE Learning Center is moving up. The adult education non-profit held a ribbon cutting Friday morning at its Cattaraugus County location in […]
Sprague’s Maple Farms celebrating 25th anniversary of Portville restaurant

By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms marked its 25th anniversary late last month. Randy and Toni Sprague started building the 14,000 square foot pancake house and […]
Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths of Americans over age 50. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New studies […]
Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean budget for 2026-27 by the Olean Common Council started with some good news. Finance Committee […]
