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Legislature condemns DOCCS judge who sentenced Kindt to only seven days

September 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to condemn the administrative

Dr. Kevin D. Watkins, Cattaraugus County Public Health director.

Covid and flu vaccination clinics scheduled by Health Department

September 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Health Department will begin its 2024 Covid and Influenza

Google Maps The Olean Common Council is expected to tap a $400,000 Municipal Building fund to pay for cleaning and inspection of the two reservoirs atop Mount Hermann.

Water reservoirs project to tap City Hall HVAC upgrade funds

September 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aldermen came to Tuesday’s Common Council meeting expecting to transfer

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Millennium Construction continued to work Monday on the north end of the Walkable Olean III mini-roundabout at East State and Barry streets.

Work continues on north side of roundabout at East State/Barry

September 24, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Walkable Olean III — the East State Street project that

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) City of Salamanca fire engines, including a ladder truck, are parked across from 64-62 N. Main St. Monday morning where a fire broke out about 8:30 a.m. The fire, of possible electrical origin, was brought under control with aid from seven neighboring fire companies.

Eight fire companies help put out Salamanca fire on North Main Street

September 24, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA – Eight Fire companies fought to contain a fire that

Fire on Main Street in Salamanca

Faulty Electric possible Cause of Fire on Main Street in Salamanca

September 23, 2024

Salamanca and surrounding fire crews responded to a fire on Main Street in Salamanca. Heavy

(Olean City Schools) Olean High School .

Andreano pleads not guilty to charges stemming from incident with student at school

January 22, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean High School Principal Jefrrey Andreano was arraigned in Olean

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean aldermen expressed concern Tuesday over the timeline of the city's levee reaccreditation. Unless FEMA certifies the levee system, more than 2,900 homes and businesses would be required to purchase flood insurance. From left are Aldermen Soyna McCall, Jennifer Forney, Joseph Keary and Lawrence Bennion Jr.

Aldermen express concern over timeline of Olean levee reaccreditation

January 22, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen expressed concern Tuesday over the timeline for reaccrediting

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters carrying signs demonstrate outside LIncoln Park in Olean on Saturday to mark the first year of President Trump's second term.

Olean demonstrators protest a year of Trump, ICE tactics

January 18, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Protesters demonstrated outside Lincoln Park Saturday afternoon to

(Rick Miller/Olean Star file photo) Rep. Nick Langworthy (right) listens as Olean Water Department Director Brad Camp points out damage to an exterior wall at the water treatment plant on River Street in October 2024. The congressman has secured a $1 million federal grant after the initial grant failed to make it through Congress.

Rep. Langworthy secures $1 million grant to replace wall at Olean water treatment plant

January 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday that he has secured