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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) Employees of PV Paving & Concrete LLC, Smethport, Pa., work on preparing the site for the new splash pad that will be adjacent to the swimming pool at War Veterans Park. The splash pad may not open by Memorial Day as was hoped.

New War Vets splash pad could open by Memorial Day

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — There is an outside chance that the splash pad in

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A restored Nutty O’ St. Nick was unveiled in Lincoln Park near the Santa Claus House on Thursday. From left are: Mayor Bill Aiello, Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce director of Events and Operations Christine Pecherzewski, and Woodland in the City founders Bob and Amy Sherburne.

A restored Nutty O’ St. Nick returns to woodlot in the City

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Fresh from the repair shop, Nutty O’ St. Nick, the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This photo from the 2024 Allegany Old Home Days shows some of the carnival rides at Firemen’s Park. Old Home Days will not be held this year due to circumstances beyond the control of the Allegany Fire Department. A Community Day event will be held Aug. 23 instead.

No Allegany Old Home Days this year; community day planned

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — There will be no Allegany Old Home Days next month,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Potter Lumber Company on Five Mile Road in Allegany will wind down operations, its parent company, Baillie Lumber Co., headquartered in Hamburg, announced. No timetable was disclosed.

Potter Lumber Company to wind down operations

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Potter Lumber Company, a 115-year-old Allegany company located on the