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Olean Food Pantry girding for increased use with no SNAP benefits due to shutdown
By RICK MILLER Olean Star With no plan in sight to extend SNAP benefits into
Council fails to override mayor’s veto over removing decorative lights on North Union Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council failed Tuesday to override
Olean mayoral race spurs local early voting numbers
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Spurred in large part by the Olean mayoral race, more
Hundreds of trick-or-treaters parade up and down North Union Street Saturday
OLEAN — Hundreds of kids paraded up and down North Union Street in Halloween costumes
Cattaraugus County SNAP recipients unsure about November’s benefits
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It’s still unclear whether the Trump Administration will extend SNAP
St. Bonaventure Athletics, Olean YMCA partner for second annual ‘Table or Treat’
ST. BONAVENTURE — On Friday, Oct. 24, the St. Bonaventure Athletics Department and the Olean
OBDC announces eight businesses selected for 2026 Laine Business Accelerator
OLEAN — The Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) has announced the selection of eight businesses
East State Street closed between Fulton and Clinton streets due to water line leak; detour in place
Be prepared for a detour along East State Street today (Friday). Beginning at 6 a.m.,
St. Bonaventure jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities
Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western