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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
Olean Rotary Club to recognize 3 groups at ‘Service Above Self’ awards dinner May 11
OLEAN — The Olean Rotary Club will recognize three organizations whose longstanding commitment to serving
Salamanca City Schools receives national recognition for air quality, gas emissions reduction
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School District has earned national recognition as a 2026
Second tornado reported in Machias Wednesday in less than a month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star MACHIAS — A second tornado in just over two weeks
Donation displays in place to help Olean Oilers pay for fireworks over Bradner Stadium
OLEAN — A community-wide fundraiser supporting the Olean Fireworks presented by the Olean Oilers is