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(Rick Miller/Olean Star file photo) No Kings 2.0 demonstrators outside Lincoln Park on Oct. 18. A local protest will be held Saturday over the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Local demonstration planned Saturday in response to Renee Good’s killing by ICE agent

January 9, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement plans

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald D. Ploetz swears in County Legislature leaders Wednesday. From left are Majority Whip Donald Benson of Allegany, Assistant Majority Leader Norman Marsh of Little Valley, Majority Leader Kelly Andreano of Olean, Vice Chairman Ginger Schroder of Farmersville and Chairman Andrew Burr of Gowanda.

No surprises at Cattaraugus County Legislature’s reorganization meeting

January 8, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — There were no surprises Wednesday as Cattaraugus

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Public Works Director James Sprague (standing right), updated the Common Council on a number of capital projects Tuesday including replacing street lights on North Union Street.

Olean DPW director updates aldermen on replacing North Union Street lights

January 7, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean City Public Works Director James Sprague updated the Olean

(Rickj Miller/Olean Star file photo) Rep. Nick Langworthy supports President Trump's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.

Langworthy, Gies differ on Trump’s approach in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture

January 6, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Rep. Nick Langworthy and a Democratic candidate in the 23rd

(Genesis House photo) Genesis House Executive Director Melissa Yaworski (center) thanked members of the Olean High School Student Activities Council for the group's recent Homeless Huskies donation to Genesis House.

Genesis House thanks OHS students for Homeless Huskies donation

January 5, 2026

OLEAN — Last month, Genesis House welcomed members of the Olean City School District Student

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne takes the oath of office Friday from Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald D. Ploetz. Her husband, Bob, holds the Bible.

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future

January 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This photo from the 2024 Allegany Old Home Days shows some of the carnival rides at Firemen’s Park. Old Home Days will not be held this year due to circumstances beyond the control of the Allegany Fire Department. A Community Day event will be held Aug. 23 instead.

No Allegany Old Home Days this year; community day planned

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — There will be no Allegany Old Home Days next month,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Potter Lumber Company on Five Mile Road in Allegany will wind down operations, its parent company, Baillie Lumber Co., headquartered in Hamburg, announced. No timetable was disclosed.

Potter Lumber Company to wind down operations

May 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Potter Lumber Company, a 115-year-old Allegany company located on the

City of Olean

OLD Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program applications now available

May 1, 2025

OLEAN — The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has announced a third round of the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Skiers and snowboarders que up for the Yodeler chairlift at Holiday Valley during the 2024-25 season. Holiday Valley is seeking tax breaks for a $5.1 million package of purchases and projects for this year - including more snowmaking capability.

Holiday Valley seeks tax breaks for projects worth $5.1 million

May 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency has accepted