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Cattaraugus County IDA considering two projects worth nearly $35 million

April 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER rick@oleanstar.com CattCoNews&Photos ELLICOTTVILLE — Two applications for projects valued at nearly $35

Cattaraugus County lawmakers throw lifeline to Olean to keep OATS going

April 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER rick@oleanstar.com CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to throw

(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

(City of Olean YouTube) Aldermen (from left) David Anastasia, Vernon Robinson Jr. and Sonya McCall discussed amending the $19.8 million 2025-26 Olean city budget over a tax rate error on Tuesday.

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Kelly Reed was appointed Cattaraugus County administrator on Wednesday, succeeding Jack Searles, who held the office since 2003. Here, she’s congratulated by County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after being sworn in.

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and