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Native American ‘shooters’ compete in Seneca snowsnake tournament
By RICK MILLER Olean Star JIMERSONTOWN — Dozens of “shooters” participated Saturday in the first of the

IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks

Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for

Paving funds moved from South Union to State Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Last fall, New York State agreed to mill and pave

County lawmakers glimpse past in restored Civil War flag
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers got a glimpse into the past

Sheriff, retired sheriff endorse Smith for District Attorney: Whitcomb not concerned about Smith’s lack of experience
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County sheriff and former sheriff

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

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant







