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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County's Emergency 911 system is in line for a $1.5 million upgrade. Legislature committees approved the resolution Wednesday.

County’s E-911 system in line for $1.5 million upgrade to Next Generation 911

October 16, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than $1.5 million in state-of-the-art enhancements

SWNY-NWPA Men’s Am Golf Tournament donates $20,000 to Local Foundations & Scholarships.

October 15, 2025

OLEAN — On Oct. 14, the 89th annual Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania (SWNY-NWPA) Men’s Amateur

(City of Olean YouTube) Ward 4 Alderman Sonya McCall discusses homelessness issues during Tuesday's Committee of the Whole. McCall is a member of the Homelessness Task Force.

Common Council’s homelessness discussion centers on poverty, mental health, drugs and safe, affordable housing

October 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Common Council members got an update Tuesday

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Jessica Davis of Olean has helped organize several Olean protests over Presiodent Trump's policies. She helped organize this Saturday's National Day of Proptest at L:incoln Park.

National Day of Protest Saturday at Olean’s Lincoln Park

October 14, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voices of the People movement will be holding

Olean mayoral candidates Amy Sherburne (top) is on the Republican and Democratic lines, while Mayor Bill Aiello is on the independent Lincoln Party line in the Nov. 4 election.

Olean’s mayoral race is marquee match-up in county; early voting starts Oct. 25 in Olean, Little Valley

October 14, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Nine days of early voting for Cattaraugus County voters will

Cattaraugus County 4-H photo) The NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team stands with their awards at the World Dairy Expo. From left are: Hayden Ayers, Dayne Jantzi, Olivia Shawley, Larsen Swan and Coach Doug Waterman.

Cattaraugus County 4-H member excels at World Dairy Expo

October 12, 2025

Madison, Wis. — Cattaraugus County 4-H Member, Olivia Shawley traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete

The Intersection at East State and Barry streets will become a mini roundabout in Phase III of Walkable Olean which got underway Monday. Expect traffic delays. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Walkable Olean Phase III gets underway, Barry Street roundabout is talk of the town

May 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Phase III of Walkable Olean — East State

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work

City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and