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(DOCCS Photo) Edward Kindt

Kindt sentenced to 7 days in jail after his arrest in Salamanca

September 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Edward Kindt was sentenced to seven days for time served

Members of the Olean Common Council talked about concerns over people living in side yard camping tents at Tuesday night’s Public Safety Committee meeting. From left are Aldermen David Anastasia, D-Ward 7; Vernon Robinson Jr., I-Ward 6, and Sonja McCall, D-Ward 4.

Alderman raise concerns over side yard camping tents in City

September 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Concerns were raised over camping tents being used in side

Voter registration deadline is October 28

September 17, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY – Oct. 26 is the last day to register to be eligible to

Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — New York State Police are investigating the cause

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Walkable Olean III construction continued Wednesday on East State Street in front of the Olean Municipal Building. Millennium Construction crews built curbs around the medians which will continue the floral themes in the downtown medians.

Crews gear up for Walkable Olean IV as East State project continues

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the East Street construction of Walkable Olean IIl continues,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The line of customers stretched to the outside of Cummins Cider Mill when the iconic store reopened Wednesday after being closed for the past six years. The parking lot was full and cars parked on both sides of Route 417.

Cummins Cider Mill in Portville reopens after closing 6 years ago

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald PORTVILLE — Lines stretched outside Cummins Cider Mill when it reopened

(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