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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) For a second time in six weeks, a water leak has forced the temporary closing of the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley on Monday. County legislators agreed Wednesday to pay up to $25,000 to remedy the damage and dry out the affected section of the building.

Another water leak closes Cattaraugus County Center

September 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A water leak that

Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster

September 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., served as acting Olean Common Council president Tuesday in the absence of Alderman John Crawford, D-Ward 5. The council voted for a 40-year PILOT for a 60-unit People Inc., apartment complex.

Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex

August 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Harmful algae blooms of blue-green algae have closed Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park going into the last week of summer. This sign is at the water line on Red House Lake beach.

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park

August 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House

Cutline: Josh Allen and Ray Davis connect on a high-five during the win over the Jets on Sunday. Allen connected on two touchdown passes and ran for a third. Ben Green/Buffalo Bills photo

McDermott: ‘Josh Allen showed why he should be MVP’ as Buffalo Bills dominate Jets to take AFC’s No.2 seed

December 31, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist What’s certain is, the Bills have earned the No. 2 seed in the American Football Conference playoffs. That was assured Sunday afternoon in

Bona men’s hoops set for defensive clash with VCU in Atlantic 10 opener

December 30, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt, every game is special, but when it comes to Atlantic 10 Conference play, the energy

Sandra J. Matzner

December 30, 2024

February 11, 1940 – December 27, 2024 Sandra J. Matzner, 84, of Bradford, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Pavilion at BRMC.

Paulette A. Little

December 30, 2024

December 10, 1943 – December 24, 2024 Paulette A. Little of Bradford passed away at the Bradford Ecumenical Home on December 24, 2024, at the age of 81 after a