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Congressional primary candidates are scrutinized by county Democrats
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Democrats got a close look at
Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here
By RICK MILLER Olean Star If it seems that trees are changing color sooner than
Former probation director pleads not guilty to indictment charging he possessed child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
Watkins says local wells tested near Olean Creek not found contaminated
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — While the discharge of organic material into Ischua Creek from
DEC will require cheese plant to pay to restore Ischua Creek
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese will be required to restore
Former Cattaraugus County Probation Director arrested on child pornography charges
OLEAN STAR UPDATED 11:42AM Michael R. Sharbaugh, 53, formerly of Limestone, New York was arrested
Higgins recognized by county lawmakers for contributions to IDA board, Allegheny River Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Joseph E. Higgins of Allegany was recognized
Speakers concerned over Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm ask Olean officials to join municipalities in opposition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Several speakers urged Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and the Olean
War Veterans Park splash pad reconstruction on hold after new proposal from contractor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star “It’s currently in the hands of the attorneys,” one Olean
Tina Abrams nominated to become first woman president of the Seneca Nation
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams won the Seneca Party nomination