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62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival set this weekend in Franklinville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The 62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival
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
Former probation director pleads not guilty to indictment charging he possessed child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
Watkins says local wells tested near Olean Creek not found contaminated
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — While the discharge of organic material into Ischua Creek from
DEC will require cheese plant to pay to restore Ischua Creek
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese will be required to restore
Former Cattaraugus County Probation Director arrested on child pornography charges
OLEAN STAR UPDATED 11:42AM Michael R. Sharbaugh, 53, formerly of Limestone, New York was arrested