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County lawmakers oppose bills to allow renewable energy projects in state forests
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voiced opposition Wednesday to

Aldermen approve $31.1 million combined city budget, sewer, water funds; 5.75% tax rate hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star After a marathon Finance Committee meeting Tuesday night, the Olean

Second tornado struck Cattaraugus County last Wednesday, NWS reports
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Confirmation of a second tornado in Cattaraugus County

Zoar Valley Paddling Club takes on 100th Cattaraugus Creek cleanup in 35 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — About a dozen members of the Zoar Valley

Olean Common Council seeks to trim $8.85% tax hike in mayor’s proposed budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in a special session

Olean Rotary Club to recognize 3 groups at ‘Service Above Self’ awards dinner May 11
OLEAN — The Olean Rotary Club will recognize three organizations whose longstanding commitment to serving

Council discusses curb fees, closed restrooms and pool in marathon committee session Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held a three-hour marathon session Tuesday

County Legislature approves design, alignment of Southern Tier Trail in Ashford, Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers on Wednesday approved design

Pollock: How dumb could Vrabel and Russini be?
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist The other day, an educated friend of

Common Council turns down proposed local law affecting brownfield cleanups
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted down a proposed local law
