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Legislature passes nonbinding resolutions supporting NRA, increased taxes/fees on electric vehicles
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers applauded a recent Supreme

Cattaraugus County Planning Board elects Andrea Mellon as new chairman
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Andrea Mellon of Ashford has been elected

Allegheny River Valley towns, cities await mosquito relief from spraying
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Mosquito relief is on the way. Jeff

IDA encouraged by North Park expansion proposal in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Proposed tax breaks from the Cattaraugus County Industrial

Olean man accused of carjacking, two bank robberies loses home to County tax foreclosure
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN – Edwin McPeak, a 39-year-old Olean man accused of

Weather again delays aerial spraying of larvicide targeting mosquito larvae
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Weather has delayed the aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide over

County lawmakers oppose bills to allow renewable energy projects in state forests
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voiced opposition Wednesday to

Aldermen approve $31.1 million combined city budget, sewer, water funds; 5.75% tax rate hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star After a marathon Finance Committee meeting Tuesday night, the Olean

Second tornado struck Cattaraugus County last Wednesday, NWS reports
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Confirmation of a second tornado in Cattaraugus County

Zoar Valley Paddling Club takes on 100th Cattaraugus Creek cleanup in 35 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — About a dozen members of the Zoar Valley
