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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Skiers and snowboarders que up for the Yodeler chairlift at Holiday Valley during the 2024-25 season. Holiday Valley is seeking tax breaks for a $5.1 million package of purchases and projects for this year - including more snowmaking capability.

Holiday Valley seeks tax breaks for projects worth $5.1 million

May 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency has accepted

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) McCarthy family members attended the unveiling of a commemorative display featuring Dan and Pat McCarthy Friday at the former Olean Business Institute Building. From left are Judi McCarthy, Jim McCarthy, Jean McCarthy, Mike McCarthy, Marianne McCarthy, John McCarthy, Dan McCarthy and Kevin McCarthy.

Display commemorating OBI directors unveiled Friday

April 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The McCarthy family operated Olean Business Institute for 52 years

Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Seneca Nation joined the environmental group Defend Ohi:Yo’ in protesting the City of Olean’s sewage overflows into the Allegheny River on Tuesday. Many later attended the Olean Common Council meeting to press the issue.

Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the

City of Olean

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This land along Old Route 17 west of Salamanca — part of the “Take Area” for the Allegheny Reservoir — may someday again be a place for Senecas to build homes and raise families. The Seneca Nation is seeking the return of lands between 1,340 and 1,365 food elevation.

Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello (left) greets then Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer outside Olean General Hospital on Veterans Day where the senator held a press conference. On Monday, Schumer announced a $25 million grant for Olean to reconstruct West State Street.

Schumer announces $25 million West State Street reconstruction grant: additional roundabouts imminent

January 7, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The fourth time was a charm! The City

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello said Thursday he will seek re-election to a fourth term in November.

Aiello to seek re-election to fourth term as Olean mayor

January 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello will seek a fourth term in 2025.

Tracy L. Scott 1972-2024

Tracy L. Scott Obituary

January 4, 2025

March 23, 1972 — December 26, 2024 Olean Olean- Tracy Lynn Scott Tracy Lynn Scott,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello delivers his 2025 State of the City Address during the Common Council reorganization meeting Thursday night.

Mayor Aiello delivers State of City Address, pivots to solving problems

January 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In his State of the City Address Thursday, Olean Mayor