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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) The Olean Common Council is considering a parking ban on North 12th Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to relieve traffic congestion - especially during drop-off and pick-up times at nearby Washington West Elementary School.

Common Council considering North 12th Street parking ban

January 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council will consider a weekday parking ban

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislature Leader Kelly Andreano of Olean gave her acceptance speech at Wednesday's reorganization meeting. She's shown here leading fellow legislators in an opening prayer.

Majority leader uses I-86 potholes to illustrate challenges county faces

January 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Majority Leader Kelly Andreano used an I-86 pothole analogy

(Zoom) Rep. Nick Langworthy spoke with reporters from the 23rd District on Monday to highlight his legislative goals.

Langworthy talks about his legislative priorities, Southern Tier energy future

January 8, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy spoke with reporters Monday about his legislative priorities

(Photo submitted) State Supreme Court Justice Raymond W. Walter administers the Oath of Office to Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski as Assemblyman Sempolinski’s wife, Angie, holds the Bible and his family looks on.

Sempolinski sworn in Tuesday as 148th District assemblyman

January 8, 2025

ALBANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski was sworn in as the representative of the 148th Assembly