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New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda
State project to stabilize levee near sewage treatment plant in Olean continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Work is continuing on the project to strengthen the Allegheny
QR code parking plan defeated by alderman
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A proposed QR code parking program for many
Mark Kensy, Sister Margaret Carney honored at Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Classic Reception
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — In 2021, St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt
Brisky resigns from legislature, is named deputy administrator
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Michael Brisky, R-Franklinville, has resigned and
Aaron Gies launches campaign for NY 23 in Olean Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean launched
Demonstrators show signs of support for local vets ahead of Veterans Day
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A small group of demonstrators carried signs in
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.