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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Linda Mecca (right) removes a cover from the memorial for her husband Trooper Joseph J. Mecca Jr., is a memorial dedication ceremony Sunday in front of the Olean State Police Substation on Homer Street in Olean. Retired Sgt. Heidi Riley had just unveiled a memorial to her late husband Trooper Ross M. Riley. Both troopers' deaths were in the line of duty.

Memorial to fallen state troopers dedicated outside Olean substation

October 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 100 people attended the unveiling and dedication of a

(Facebook photo) An Allegany County man died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound after crashing his pickup truck into the front of the Seneca Gaming and Entertainment casino on the Oil Springs Territory.

Allegany county man crashes truck into casino, dies from shotgun blast

October 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star An Allegany County man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he

(Image provided) This is an artist's rendition of the new addition to the Jandoli School of Communications at St Bonaventure University — the 6,200-square-foot Henretta Communications Center. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School gift aids Henretta Communication Center

October 15, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — The upcoming addition to the home of the renowned Jandoli School of Communication at St.

(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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) These wind turbines in Arkwright in northern Chautauqua County are visible from Route 62 south of Gowanda in Cattaraugus County.

Alle-Catt Wind Energy hearings scheduled for Monday by IDA

December 27, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Three public hearings on Alle-Catt Wind Energy’s application for tax benefits from

$(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Allegany American Legion Ri\tual Team place wreaths on holders at a Wreaths Across America program at Mount View Cemetery Saturday. Volunteers place 456 wreaths at veterans graves.$

Wreaths Across America volunteers honor veterans at Mount View Cemetery

December 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — More than 80 people attended a Wreaths Across America ceremony

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) St. Bonaventure public health students (from left) Ben Vitale, Molly Gipson and Kevin Eberth present their findings on Social Determinants of Health in Cattaraugus County to members of the Board of Health on Wednesday.

St. Bonaventure students share study findings with Board of Health

December 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A trio of St. Bonaventure University public health students shared

Aiello: City not ignoring sewage overflows into river

December 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello on Thursday detailed steps the city has

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Memorial to fallen state troopers dedicated outside Olean substation

Allegany county man crashes truck into casino, dies from shotgun blast

St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School gift aids Henretta Communication Center

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds

Stroehmann Bakery in Olean bakes its last loaf Wednesday

Homeless Task Force is named by Olean mayor

Alle-Catt Wind Energy hearings scheduled for Monday by IDA

Wreaths Across America volunteers honor veterans at Mount View Cemetery

St. Bonaventure students share study findings with Board of Health

Aiello: City not ignoring sewage overflows into river

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