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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Peter Daich of Daich Coatings Corp. in Ontario, Canada, talks with Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency members Tuesday about his plans to buy the former SetterStix plant in Cattaraugus to manufacture natural, water-based coatings for sale in stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. The IDA agreed to provide tax breaks for the $1.2 million project that will employ 15-20 people in two years.

IDA OKs tax breaks for new owner of SetterStix plant in Cattaraugus

September 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency members on Tuesday

(Rick Miller/OIean Star) Democratic candidate Aaron Gies of Olean spoke at Friday’s Cattaraugus County Democrat Committee dinner at HoliMont in Ellicottville. He’s seeking the nomination in the 23rd Congressional District.

Congressional primary candidates are scrutinized by county Democrats

September 22, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Democrats got a close look at

Rick Miller/Olean Star) Ploetz Pond off Route 219 north of Ellicottville is showing off its colorful leaves earlier thna usual this year.

Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here

September 19, 2025

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

September 19, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.

(DEC graphic) This DEC map of the Great Lakes Cheese plant in Franklinville and Ischua Creek was shown at the Cattaraugus County Board of Health on Wednesday. Organic waste in treated water from the plant has been bland for a significant fish kill in the creek.

Watkins says local wells tested near Olean Creek not found contaminated

September 18, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — While the discharge of organic material into Ischua Creek from

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Right Thinkers will discuss "energy disater' at its monthly meeting Monday night at The Hall in Allegany.

Pending energy disaster in NY and PA focus of Right Thinkers meeting Monday night

October 16, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Right Thinkers will meet Monday (Oct. 20)

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County's Emergency 911 system is in line for a $1.5 million upgrade. Legislature committees approved the resolution Wednesday.

County’s E-911 system in line for $1.5 million upgrade to Next Generation 911

October 16, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than $1.5 million in state-of-the-art enhancements

SWNY-NWPA Men’s Am Golf Tournament donates $20,000 to Local Foundations & Scholarships.

October 15, 2025

OLEAN — On Oct. 14, the 89th annual Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania (SWNY-NWPA) Men’s Amateur

(City of Olean YouTube) Ward 4 Alderman Sonya McCall discusses homelessness issues during Tuesday's Committee of the Whole. McCall is a member of the Homelessness Task Force.

Common Council’s homelessness discussion centers on poverty, mental health, drugs and safe, affordable housing

October 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Common Council members got an update Tuesday