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Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed

Olean Oilers offense kept quiet as Batavia Muckdogs run away with 11-1 result
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the office for

Olean aldermen faced with higher costs for repairs to pool at War Veterans Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council is expected to talk about whether

Olean Oilers exude confidence in first back-to-back home wins in PGCBL
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN – Through the fledgling days of its debut season in

County legislators approve changes to retirees health insurance for ‘as good or better’ coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to switch
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United forced into do-or-die season finale; Huskies volleyball sweeps Jamestown
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Facing a 1-1 stalemate with Eisenhower, the Port United girl’s soccer

Bray nets three as Panthers keep hot streak rolling
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – A three-shot-three goal day from one of

County administrator insists Medicare Advantage will be ‘as good or better’ than retirees’ existing coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s proposal to change the health

Cattaraugus County union presidents blasts plan to change retirees’ health insurance coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County government retirees are expected to

Patricia Ann Shinaberger
March 10, 1947 – September 30, 2025 Patricia Ann Shinaberger, 78, of Bradford, passed away
Tuesday Roundup: Mangold shines in return; Olean XC takes silver
FRANKLIN, PA – In her return from injury, Alyssa Mangold dominated the pitch. Coming away
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