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(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Democrats nominated Denny "DJ" Whitmore to run for sheriff in a special election Nov. 5. He will face Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, the Republican nominee.

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in

Rep. Nick Langworthy

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement

(DOCCS Photo) Edward Kindt

Kindt parole violation hearing held following Salamanca arrest

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (at podium), flanked by public officials, announced a $108,594 grant to the Delevan Fire Department for new turnout gear. Others (from left) are: Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling, Delevan Fire Chief Jeff Holmes, Mayor John Stumpf and Yorkshire Supervisor Marcia Lexer.

Langworthy announced $108,000 grant to Delevan Fire Department for new gear

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star DELEVAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday the Delevan Fire

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front of an East Otto fire truck is draped in a black bunting Wednesday in memory of Tim Lexer, a beloved local firefighter and former chief and a 911 dispatcher who died last week in an accident near his home. Police and fire vehicles escorted the hearse bearing Lexer's body from a funeral in Little Valley.

East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter

August 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday

Cattaraugus County Undersheriff Eric Butler

Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was nominated by

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Naturalist Mark Carra of West Valley leads a nature hike on reptiles and amphibians during the 67th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park last weekend.

Nature lovers flock to 68th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Park

June 5, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 850 nature lovers attended the 67th annual

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has begun a one-year term as president of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials. Above, Aiello delivers the State of the City Address in January.

Aiello beings term as president of NYS Conference of Mayors

June 5, 2025

ALBANY — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has become the 99th president of the New York

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters along Second Street in Little Valley Friday wave signs at a car with people on the way to a fundraiser with Rep. Nick Langworthy at Ellicottville Brewing Company. Most eventually left before the congressman arrived.

Most demonstrators outside Langworthy fundraiser leave before congressman’s arrival

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than 30 demonstrators stood for about an hour

(Photo provided) Participants in their modeled designs (from left): Gordon Porter and Elsie Porter, both of East Concord; Sammy Kratochvil, Cattaraugus; Amelia Fuller and Savannah Fuller, both of West Valley; Leah Olejniczak, Randolph; Penny Kratochvil, Cattaraugus, and Miranda Ritter and Alicia Ritter, both of Conewango Valley.

‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue

June 3, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed