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Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New
Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s Rendezvous sponsored by the Cattaraugus
East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday
Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was nominated by
Sapraicone visits Cattaraugus County in his bid to unseat Sen Gillibrand
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mike Sapraicone sat in a booth at Green Acres
County legislators tour fairgrounds, meet 4-H owners of animals to be auctioned
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Several Cattaraugus County lawmakers toured the county
181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday
LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and true highlighted the 181st annual
Mental miscues pile up in Portville’s first loss of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CUBA, NY – Just inside the final three minutes, the
OBDC announces eight businesses selected for 2026 Laine Business Accelerator
OLEAN — The Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) has announced the selection of eight businesses
East State Street closed between Fulton and Clinton streets due to water line leak; detour in place
Be prepared for a detour along East State Street today (Friday). Beginning at 6 a.m.,
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps another; Salamanca soccer escapes double OT with a win
PORTVILLE, NY – Facing their sixth league opponent of the season, the Portville volleyball team
Second half shutout keeps Gators’ flawless streak alive
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For 75 minutes, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer
St. Bonaventure jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities
Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western
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