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Demonstrators show signs of support for local vets ahead of Veterans Day
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A small group of demonstrators carried signs in
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025Â
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
Tentative $296.7 million county budget includes job cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A tentative 2026 Cattaraugus County budget of
Amy Sherburne elected Olean mayor over Aiello in landslide
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Amy Sherburne won a landslide victory over Mayor
Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at
Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions
Olean Common Council turns down mayor’s request for auditing consultant; OKs search for auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council dealt a blow to Mayor Amy
Olean Common Council being asked to hire auditing firm to act as city auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in special session Tuesday