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Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda

State project to stabilize levee near sewage treatment plant in Olean continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Work is continuing on the project to strengthen the Allegheny

QR code parking plan defeated by alderman
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A proposed QR code parking program for many

Mark Kensy, Sister Margaret Carney honored at Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Classic Reception
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — In 2021, St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt

Brisky resigns from legislature, is named deputy administrator
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Michael Brisky, R-Franklinville, has resigned and

Pumpkin smashing event turns jack-o-lanterns into compost
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Kids and adults had a smashing good time

Halloween showers hold off for Olean’s trick-or-treaters
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After a brief shower that ended just as

Bar-Bill owners to operate Ellicottville Depot tavern in time for ski season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — When the Ellicottville Depot closed this spring, everyone

Olean Food Pantry girding for increased use with no SNAP benefits due to shutdown
By RICK MILLER Olean Star With no plan in sight to extend SNAP benefits into







