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Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May

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.

Tentative $296.7 million county budget includes job cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A tentative 2026 Cattaraugus County budget of

Amy Sherburne elected Olean mayor over Aiello in landslide
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Amy Sherburne won a landslide victory over Mayor
