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(Corrin Potter photo) This is all that’s left of the Roosevelt-Higgins oak tree in Lincoln Park. The tree was planted in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt and his friend New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins of Olean.

Historical Society president laments loss of Roosevelt-Higgins tree logs

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree parts

(Photo provided) Jared Isaman is the third Republican to declare their candidacy for Olean mayor.

City firefighter declares candidacy to run for Olean mayor on GOP line

February 28, 2025

OLEAN — And then there were three. Jared Isaman, an

West State Street will be reconstructed next year from State and Union streets in Olean to St. Bonaventure in Allegany using a $25 million RAISE grant.

Rebuilding West State Street with $25 million RAISE grant gets full common council OK

February 28, 2025

Editor’s note: The council also voted to award a contract

(NYSP Photo) This black BB gun pistol was recovered from the scene of a shooting on North Seventh Street in Olean early Wednesday after an Olean man pointed it at troopers. Three troopers shot Thomas A. Wright, 23, after he threatened them with it, body cam video shows.

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by

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 Chief Michael Luty attended a ceremony Wednesday to dedicate a bench outside the Olean Municipal

Jeffrey M. McCaul Obituary

November 21, 2024

October 15, 1967 — November 12, 2024 Little Valley Little Valley- Jeffrey M. McCaul “Loving Husband & Father” Jeffrey M. McCaul of Bucktooth Road passed away on Tuesday, November 12,

Larry L. Snyder Obituary

November 21, 2024

May 20, 1943 — November 15, 2024 Duke Center Duke Center- Larry L. Snyder “Loving Husband, Father & Pa” Larry L. Snyder, lifelong resident of Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday,

John A. Jack Wyllys

November 20, 2024

November 21, 1934 – November 17, 2024 John A. “Jack” Wyllys, 89, of Route 241, Randolph, Town of Conewango, passed away at home Sunday, (November 17, 2024) with his family at his