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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Kelly Reed was appointed Cattaraugus County administrator on Wednesday, succeeding Jack Searles, who held the office since 2003. Here, she’s congratulated by County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after being sworn in.

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello was one of the keynote speakers at Olean’s Memorial Day Ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday.

Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Members of the Allegany American Legion Post 892 Honor Guard lead the Memorial Day parade down Main Street in Allegany Monday.

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Don Benson, file photo.

Benson gravel pit hearing will continue next month

May 26, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Zoning Board voted on Monday not to close

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) File photo of the Olean Common Council.

Olean to reissue tax bills due to miscalculation of increase in 2025 tax rate

May 26, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — City of Olean taxpayers can expect something in the mail

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Julia C. Groff, 31, of Richburg, is led into Bolivar Town Court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on charges including two counts of attempted murder of a police officer. She was ordered held without bail until the case can be presented to an Allegany County grand jury.

Suspect in stabbing of troopers in Bolivar held without bail after Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

May 26, 2025

BOLIVAR — After a preliminary hearing on Wednesday,a Richburg woman charged with seriously injuring two

(DOCCS Photo) Edward Kindt

Kindt parole violation hearing held following recent Salamanca arrest

August 2, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Undersheriff Eric Butler updated county lawmakers on the arrest of Edward Kindt in Salamanca on July 24 after he absconded from parole oversight in Duchess County six days earlier.

Kindt due for court hearing on parole violation Thursday

July 30, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials will learn Thursday whether their comments regarding

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb will step down on Aug. 2, after 34 years in the Sheriff’s Office, the last 15 as sheriff.

Whitcomb stepping down next Friday, capping 34-year career

July 26, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb has

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Stroehmann Bakery in Olean notified more than 80 employees on Wednesday that the plant would be closing in 90 days.

Stroehmann’s Bakery in Olean notifies employees it will close after 100 years in the city

July 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Bimbo Bakeries announced to employees Wednesday that the