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County snowplow driver commended for saving man from house fire in New Albion
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Cattaraugus County snowplow driver credited with
Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the
Gies receives endorsements for Congress from Democratic committees in five counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced
Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency
Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on
McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said
Donation displays in place to help Olean Oilers pay for fireworks over Bradner Stadium
OLEAN — A community-wide fundraiser supporting the Olean Fireworks presented by the Olean Oilers is
14th annual Farmer-Neighbor held at West Valley Fire Hall
By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 360 people attended the 14th
Olean aldermen balk at tax rate hike in city budget; special meeting set for Tuesday to vote on new cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen balked at Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s proposed 2026-27
County clerk is only contested county-wide election; no races in town elections
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has only one county-wide election