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(Photo provided) Aaron Gies of Olean has announced he is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd Congressional District. He would run against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy

Bona theology prof Aaron Gies will run against Langworthy

July 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure University theology professor, announced plans

(Rick Miller/Star file photo) A private contracting crew paves an Olean street in August 2024. The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a $2.3 million paving bid for city streets.

Common Council approves $2.3 million street paving bid

July 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council awarded a $2.3 million bid to

Appellate court reverses Salamanca man’s assault conviction over Miranda violation

July 8, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A 36-year-old Salamanca man convicted of first-degree assault and sentenced

Langworthy touts benefits of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

July 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement (Thursday, July 3) after the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) New plantings in the North Union Street median through a grant from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundations, city departments and community volunteers.

Olean, Beautification Committee announces new median planting

July 8, 2025

The City of Olean and the Olean Beautification Committee announced new shrubs, bushes and flowering plants

Members of the Little Valley Central School Class of 1975 was the honored class attending the LVCS banquet on June 27. Front row from left: Karen Holtz Taft, Sonia Mendoza Alburez, Sandy Howard Pearson, Kim Velie Nickola, Cindy Zimbardi Goodman. Middle Row from left: Nancy Paschen Shinners, Theresa Rettig Wynn, Liz Rickert Rogers, Sue Ellis Koch, Donna Case, Collette Locke. Back row from left: David Reed, John Bedell, Randy Henderson, Kirk Skinner, Kevin Andrew, Dennis Gilman.

180 alumni, guests attend Little Valley School banquet

July 8, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — The annual Little Valley Central School Alumni banquet was held June 28,

(NYS Department of Health) The incidence of colorectal cancer in Cattaraugus County residents is 39.1 per 100,000. The ioncidence of colorectal cancer among residents under age 50 is on the rise.

Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county

March 5, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of

(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne explains Tuesday that budget revisions have cut the proposed tax rate hike from 18.69% to 10.82%. Others from left are Council President Vernon Robinson Jr. and David Anastasia. The budget review continues Thursday.

Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review

March 4, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton (right), and Aaron Gies, an Olean Democrat seeking the 23rd District seat, differ in their reaction to President Trump's air war with Iran.

Langworthy, Gies offer differing opinions on widening war with Iran

March 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Trump reported to the nation early Saturday that the

Pollock Column: Times Herald goes from seven, to six, to five to three days a week

Pollock Column: Times Herald goes from seven, to six, to five to three days a week

March 3, 2026

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun & Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist The most significant day