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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., I-Ward 6, and Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, at a recent meeting. The 2026-27 city budget was three days late, but was not addressed Tuesday because it was not on the agenda.

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due

February 18, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Board discuss a proposed $6 million Olean brownfield cleanup project Tuesday.

Developer seeks IDA sales tax exemption on River Street brownfield cleanup

February 17, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A local developer is proposing a brownfield cleanup

(City of Olean) The John J. Ash Community Center on North Barry Street will now be open as a warming center Sundays for Code Blue events to give people somewhere to keep warm. It is already open other days in days where the temperature drops below freezing.

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event

February 14, 2026

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event By RICK MILLER Olean

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A group of people skate on the synthetic ice surface at the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond, where a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting were held Friday in Salamanca.

Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond grand re-opening held in Salamanca Friday

February 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — The City of Salamanca’s Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Three countywide offices will be on the ballot in Cattaraugus County in November, County Court judge, county clerk and coroner. Republicans apper to have selected their candidates, while Democrats have not announced their choices yet.

Cattaraugus County Court judge, county clerk on ballot this year

February 13, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — With two major countywide offices on the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in Little Valley, Olean and Delevan will be closed for large-scale upgrades from Friday through Tuesday. All state DMV offices will be closed during that time.

Cattaraugus County DMV offices to close Friday through Tuesday for upgrades

February 12, 2026

Cattaraugus County Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed for large-scale upgrades Friday through

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Della Moore (center with scissors) reacts after cutting the ribbon Wednesday to open the new African American Center for Cultural Development at 214 N. Barry St., Olean.

Della Moore cuts ribbon on new Olean African American Center

May 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Della Moore and her supporters cut a ribbon

The Olean OATS will run through Dec. 31, under an agreement the Common Council approved Tuesday night for an interest-free loan from Cattaraugus County to ease cash flow problems stemming from lagging state reimbursement. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service

May 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a

Hinsdale Vietnam veterans met Monday with Hinsdale Historian Stephen Clute (second from left) to discuss the dedication of the Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial July 13. Others from left are: John Tetlak, Ross Shaffer and Ed Koorse.

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend

May 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled

Lorelei Kelly of Rochester holds her five-month-old son Riggins and her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University's 164th Commencement at Reilly Center on Sunday, which was Mother's Day. (Photos by Rick Miller)

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic

May 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the