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(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

(Olean Fire Department photo) Memmbers of the Olean Fire Department Hazarous Materials Team responded to a chlorine gas leak at Holiday Inn Express, 101 Main St., where one person was injured and the hotel was evacuated Monday

Chlorine gas leak leads to evacuation of Main Street hotel Monday; one injured

December 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One individual was injured and the Holiday Inn

(Mark Heberling photo) Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling stans with Rep. Elise Stefanik at an earlier campaign event for her race for governor. She bowed out of the race on Friday, to Heberling's surprise.

Heberling surprised by Stefanik’s exit from governor’s race

December 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling said Tuesday he

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Santa Claus and a specisl guests, including The Grinch, appeared on the rooftop at 660 Main St. Saturday night in Olean.

More than 300 children, adults watch Santa on the rooftop on Main Street Saturday night

December 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — More than 300 children and adults lined the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Jim Brady talks with participants of Saturday's Woods Walk at his Indiana Avenue woodlot where dozens of near-extinct American chestnut trees have been discovered over the past year.

Dozens of American Chestnut trees highlight Olean Woods Walk Saturday

October 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jim Brady opened the gates of his 100-acre

(Photo provided) State Sen. George Borrello (right) presents proclamations to Franklinville town and village officials for their Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial celebrations Sept. 22. Others from left are:

Franklinville town and village celebrate Bicentennial, Sesquicentennial birthdays

September 30, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The Town of Franklinville recently celebrated its Bicentennial

Mary and Terry Neudeck

Fundraiser for victims of last week’s fatal crash in Clarksville is online

September 30, 2024

Together for Terry and Mary: A Community’s Love Friday September 27th, a tragedy struck our

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr sponsored an immediate resolution eliminating 17 nursing home jobs Wednesday.

Catt Co. Legislature eliminates 17 Machias Nursing Home jobs by immediate resolution, union official calls the tactic “cold and sneaky”

September 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, residents of The Pines Healthcare