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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters along Second Street in Little Valley Friday wave signs at a car with people on the way to a fundraiser with Rep. Nick Langworthy at Ellicottville Brewing Company. Most eventually left before the congressman arrived.

Most demonstrators outside Langworthy fundraiser leave before congressman’s arrival

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than 30 demonstrators stood for about an hour

(Photo provided) Participants in their modeled designs (from left): Gordon Porter and Elsie Porter, both of East Concord; Sammy Kratochvil, Cattaraugus; Amelia Fuller and Savannah Fuller, both of West Valley; Leah Olejniczak, Randolph; Penny Kratochvil, Cattaraugus, and Miranda Ritter and Alicia Ritter, both of Conewango Valley.

‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue

June 3, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed

(City of Olean YouTube) Aldermen (from left) David Anastasia, Vernon Robinson Jr. and Sonya McCall discussed amending the $19.8 million 2025-26 Olean city budget over a tax rate error on Tuesday.

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26

(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

(Rickj Miller/Olean Star file photo) Rep. Nick Langworthy supports President Trump's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.

Langworthy, Gies differ on Trump’s approach in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture

January 6, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Rep. Nick Langworthy and a Democratic candidate in the 23rd

(Genesis House photo) Genesis House Executive Director Melissa Yaworski (center) thanked members of the Olean High School Student Activities Council for the group's recent Homeless Huskies donation to Genesis House.

Genesis House thanks OHS students for Homeless Huskies donation

January 5, 2026

OLEAN — Last month, Genesis House welcomed members of the Olean City School District Student

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne takes the oath of office Friday from Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald D. Ploetz. Her husband, Bob, holds the Bible.

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future

January 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address

(Olean Fire Department photo) Memmbers of the Olean Fire Department Hazarous Materials Team responded to a chlorine gas leak at Holiday Inn Express, 101 Main St., where one person was injured and the hotel was evacuated Monday

Chlorine gas leak leads to evacuation of Main Street hotel Monday; one injured

December 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One individual was injured and the Holiday Inn