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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislator Ginger Schroder (standing at right), spoke in support of amending requirements in the county's 2021 Animal Abusers Registry. Schroder and several other legislators and county officials wore pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Stroehmann Bakery shut down production Wednsday morning, bringing to an end to more than 100 years of baking at the site. The company had announced the closing in July, putting 80 employees out of work.

Stroehmann Bakery in Olean bakes its last loaf Wednesday

October 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The last loaf of bread came off the line at

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) 201 E State Street was previously considered as a homeless / code blue shelter in the City.

Homeless Task Force is named by Olean mayor

October 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello on Tuesday announced the formation of the

(Photo provided) Members of the Zoar Valley Coalition protest plans to log parts of Zoar Valley outside the state Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters in Buffalo Tuesday.

Zoar Valley group demonstrates outside Buffalo DEC Headquarters

October 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Nearly 30 members of the Zoar Valley Coalition

(Photo provided) St. Bonaventure Mother Cabrini interns talk with senior citizens at the Senior Wellness & Nutrition Site in Delevan about fall prevention.

St. Bonaventure health interns provide outreach to underserved

October 8, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Health Department Registered Nurse Sidney Earley gives Karen Balcarczak of Limestone an influenza vaccine last week at a vaccination clinic at the Limestone Fire Department Community Center.

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway

October 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) McCarthy family members attended the unveiling of a commemorative display featuring Dan and Pat McCarthy Friday at the former Olean Business Institute Building. From left are Judi McCarthy, Jim McCarthy, Jean McCarthy, Mike McCarthy, Marianne McCarthy, John McCarthy, Dan McCarthy and Kevin McCarthy.

Display commemorating OBI directors unveiled Friday

April 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The McCarthy family operated Olean Business Institute for 52 years

Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Seneca Nation joined the environmental group Defend Ohi:Yo’ in protesting the City of Olean’s sewage overflows into the Allegheny River on Tuesday. Many later attended the Olean Common Council meeting to press the issue.

Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the

City of Olean

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond