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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
Canticle Farm celebrates its 25th anniversary Sunday with day-long community party
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Canticle Farm celebrated its 25th anniversary Sunday with
Salamanca Mayoral candidate ‘Smitty’ dishes up chicken for Labor Day lunch for 90 city employees
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Michael “Smitty” Smith, the former Salamanca mayor running
Robert “Bob” Mallery 1949 – 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Mallery, 77, of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 1, 2026, following
Group invites protesters to Labor Day ‘pop-up protest’ outsid Lincoln Park on Monday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A “pop-up” protest will be held Monday from