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Seneca removal survivor Brenda Pierce Deeghan describes how a dream she had led to 40 years of Remember the Removal so younger Senecas won't forget how people were forced from theirn homes to make way for the Kinzua dam. More than 150 Senecas attended this year's observance at the new Red House bridge.

Senecas Remember the Removal in emotional observance at Red House Bridge

September 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Emotions ran high Saturday morning as Seneca

Olean Mayor Bill Aiello (right), thanks members of the City of Olean Charter Commission, which approved a draft charter Thursday.

Olean Charter Commission approves final draft with strong mayor, ability to set salaries

September 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean City Charter Commission completed its task Thursday, unanimously

(Photo provided) A pop-up interactive learning space featuring a celebration of Indigenous arts, will be at St. Bonaventure University on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Haudenosaunee artists to share culture and craft at St. Bonaventure Oct. 1

September 25, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host Dwahšönih, a pop-up interactive learning space featuring

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley.

County gets 2 for 1 return on its investment for Medicaid funds for nursing homes

September 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers made their best deal

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Peter Daich of Daich Coatings Corp. in Ontario, Canada, talks with Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency members Tuesday about his plans to buy the former SetterStix plant in Cattaraugus to manufacture natural, water-based coatings for sale in stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. The IDA agreed to provide tax breaks for the $1.2 million project that will employ 15-20 people in two years.

IDA OKs tax breaks for new owner of SetterStix plant in Cattaraugus

September 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency members on Tuesday

Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree

November 29, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come

Olean Common Council takes aim at hanging planters in North Union Street median

November 26, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Get ready to see fewer hanging planters in the North

Local group keeps up anti-Trump protests outside Lincoln Park

November 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Eighty-five people participated in the Rage Against the Regime 2.0

Popular Santa Claus Lane Parade turns 95 this year — kicks off Friday at 6:30 p.m.

November 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 95th Olean Santa Claus Lane Parade kicks off at