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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Dan Spitzer (third from right) of Hudson Russ, an attorney for Alle-Catt Wind Energy, speaks Tuesday at a meeting of the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency where Alle-Catt was seeking tax incentives for its proposed 340-megawatt wind farm.

IDA accepts Alle-Catt application for $618.9 million in tax incentives; takes no action

July 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — An application for

(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling (left), met up with Lee Zeldin former GOP candidate for New York governor at the Republican Presidential Convention in Milwaukee on Monday.

Heberling likes JD Vance pick for VP; glad Trump survived brush with death

July 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star MILWAUKEE — Cattaraugus County Republican

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park was dedicated Saturday in front of about 150 people.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication attended by 150

July 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — Nearly 150 people

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Mike Spors, a knife collector from Janesville, WI, buys and sells pocket knives, hunting knives and straight razors. He said attendance was good on opening day of Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Village of Knives opening day showcases county’s cutleries

July 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The “Village

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills and the snow in Orchard Park too much for the 49ers

December 3, 2024

Cutline: Josh Allen interrupted coach Sean McDermott to make snow angels during his post-game interview on ESPN. McDermott obliged (more photos in story). Photo by Anglio Allen/Buffalo Bills. By CHUCK

Cattaraugus County IDA expected to hold Alle-Catt hearings this month

December 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Alle-Catt Wind Energy said Monday the company is pleased Cattaraugus County lawmakers asked the Industrial Development Agency to hold a public hearing on the company’s request for

Arlette Hubbard

December 3, 2024

December 21, 1952 – November 26, 2024 Arlette Hubbard, 71, of Salamanca, NY, formerly of Olean, NY died Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024 at Salamanca Nursing & Rehab following a

Thomas J. Paprocki

December 3, 2024

October 27, 1935 – November 28, 2024 Thomas J. Paprocki, 89, of Salamanca, NY passed away Thursday morning, November 28, 2024 at home. Born October 27, 1935 in Salamanca, he