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‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common
Maloney takes Pine Acres for 2nd Division I crown
Smith fires 29 to set all-time Div. IV scoring record BRADFORD, Pa. — Evan Maloney didn’t get off to
Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale,
183rd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday; presale tickets now available
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Advance sale tickets to the 183rd Cattaraugus
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Oiler stumped early in last regular season road game
ST. CATHARINES, ON — Seeing the Ironbacks for the second time in three days, the
County lawmakers name Brian McClellan new full-time county historian
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Longtime Cattaraugus County Museum Curator Brian McClellan
IDA approves tax breaks for I&S of N.Y. to expand company to old Allegany Drive-In
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks earlier
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Olean baseball launches massive comeback; O-E, Salamanca softball blanked
OLEAN, NY – After falling behind early, a nine-run fifth frame boosted the Olean baseball
Owls outgunned in final showing, lose to St. Marys as season comes to a close
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Wearing the Owls’ black and red for
Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in
Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the
Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget
Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024
Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may
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