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Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief

November 27, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature

Finance Committee OKs 2025 county budget, hearing Tuesday

November 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Finance Committee unanimously

Family, friends attend dedication of City Hall bench for Chief Luty

November 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 50 family members and friends of the late Olean Police

Aldermen considering return of paid parking in downtown Olean

November 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As Olean moves toward reinstating paid parking on

Donors fill several boxes with toys at Toys for Tots event on Saturday

November 18, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Several Toys For Tots boxes were filled Saturday

Cattaraugus County saves OATS bus service with Allegany County contract

November 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Area Transportation Service (OATS) will continue operating under an agreement

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Portville Central School Senior Class Vice President Delaney Grandusky addresses fellow graduates, family and school staff and officials Friday night on the football field in front of the school. There were 83 graduates.

Eighty-three Portville seniors graduate Friday at outdoor commencement

June 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Eighty-three Portville Central School seniors graduated Friday night

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) These wind turbines are located in the town of Stockbridge in Central New York. Cattaraugus County and Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC have agreed on a road use agreement for construction of the 340-megawatt wind farm in five towns in Cattaraugus, Allegany and Wyoming counties.

Cattaraugus County, Alle-Catt wind approve road use agreement, paving way for windmills

June 27, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County and Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Glenn Wahl of Salamanca, (standing at left) urged the Olean Common Council Tuesday to resolve their problem of sewage overflowing into the Allegheny River during heavy rains in months, not years.

Olean Common Council scolded for continued sewage overflows

June 26, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Two speakers took elected Olean city officials to

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean High School Valedictorian Aila Shoup addresses classmates, parents, family and school officials during her Valedictory Address Saturday at the 142nd annual Commencement in the high school auditorium.

Olean High School graduates 116 seniors at 142nd annual commencement Saturday

June 24, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One hundred sixteen Olean High School seniors graduated