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Cattaraugus County IDA OKs $9.6 million in tax inducements, does not approve Alle-Catt PILOT
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Tax breaks for business expansion projects in Olean, Allegany and

Seneca president, councilors meet with governor who will issue apology over state role in Thomas Indian School abuse
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca and Seneca tribal councilors met earlier

Walkable Olean 4 construction resumed on South Union Street Monday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Millennium Construction resumed work Monday on Walkable Olean 4 —

Wright’s Farms has been in maple business since 1840
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Wright’s Farm on Laidlaw Road in Farmersville has been producing

Common Council votes 4-3 for public hearing on using eminent domain for Olean Mall
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 4-3 at a

Two village trustees unseated in Cattaraugus County elections
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In two contested village elections in Cattaraugus County Tuesday, incumbent trustees lost

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

Aaron Gies launches campaign for NY 23 in Olean Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean launched

StrOlean enjoys great crowds and good weather Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Thousands turned out for this year’s StrOlean event and the







