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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Student cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be permitted during school which starts the 2025-26 school year next week. Local school districts will require students to keep cell phones in their lockers from bell to bell.

Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health

(Photo provided) Rep. Nick Langworthy speaks at a press conference at Field of Dreams on Tuesday where he highlighted his sponsorship of the Energy Choice Act that would prevent state and local governments from restricting home energy heating by natural gas.

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill

September 1, 2025

ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) New Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hansen of Delevan is congratulated by Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after she was sworn in Wednesday.

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A large crane used to drive steel piling along the Allegheny River shoreline near the Olean Wastewater Treatment Plant sits near the levee outside the plant. More than 1,000 feet of the levee are being strengthened in a project paid for by New York State.

State project to stabilize levee near sewage treatment plant in Olean continues

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Work is continuing on the project to strengthen the Allegheny

The Olean OATS will run through Dec. 31, under an agreement the Common Council approved Tuesday night for an interest-free loan from Cattaraugus County to ease cash flow problems stemming from lagging state reimbursement. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service

May 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a

Hinsdale Vietnam veterans met Monday with Hinsdale Historian Stephen Clute (second from left) to discuss the dedication of the Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial July 13. Others from left are: John Tetlak, Ross Shaffer and Ed Koorse.

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend

May 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled

Lorelei Kelly of Rochester holds her five-month-old son Riggins and her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University's 164th Commencement at Reilly Center on Sunday, which was Mother's Day. (Photos by Rick Miller)

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic

May 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit

May 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of