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Cattaraugus County low again In County Health Rankings, Roadmap
April 12, 2024
BY: Rick Miller rick@oleanstar.com OLEAN — Cattaraugus County is not the healthiest place to live

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

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
February 21, 2026
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative

Sherburne’s first proposed budget contains 18.6% property tax hike
February 19, 2026
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In her first proposed budget, Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due
February 18, 2026
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27

Developer seeks IDA sales tax exemption on River Street brownfield cleanup
February 17, 2026
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A local developer is proposing a brownfield cleanup
