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(Revolution Rail photo) Revolution Rail, which operates several rail bike excursions in New York state including this one at North Creek that follows the Hudson River, is coming to the Village of Cattaraugus this fall.

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus

August 29, 2024

BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County

Lt. Nate Root (left) of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Criminal Division has been named undersheriff by Acting Sheriff Eric Butler.

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff

August 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt.

Pictured left to right: Martha Nenno, Hon. Michael L. Nenno, Barbara Fox

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley

August 20, 2024

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Al Ormand of Little Valley was pinned Wednesday by Rep. Nick Langworthy for his Vietnam-era service.

Langworthy pins commemorative medal on 75 Vietnam-era veterans in ceremony

August 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Seventy-five Vietnam-era veterans lined up Wednesday at Cutco Theater

(Olean Swift Water Team) This was the view from the Olean Fire Department's Swift Water Team on the water at Knoxville, where floodwater rushed through the downtown area. The team was deployed Friday afternoon and returned later that night.

Olean Swift Water team, others respond to call for Pennsylvania flooding

August 18, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Members of the Olean Fire Department’s Swift Water Team

Alderman John Crawford

Olean alderman vote to create Homelessness Task Force

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a city

NPRC and CNB Wagner

NPRC and CNB Wagner Partner to Support CDL Classes in Forest County

April 10, 2025

TIONESTA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and CNB Wagner Enterprise, LLC arepartnering to help

The Olean Common Council approved a $29.1million budget for 2025-26 Tuesday 5-2. From left are Alderman Lawrence Bennion Jr., R-Ward 1, who voted against the budget; Mayor Bill Aiello and Council; President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, who voted to pass the budget.

Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Administrator Jack Searles sits behind his desk in Olean. Searles is planning to step down in June and retire after almost 22 years in the post. He is in his 46th year of working for the county.

Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county

City of Olean

Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday

April 8, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26