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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

Barbara Flasher Graham

November 20, 2024

February 10, 1940 – November 18, 2024 Barbara J. (Flasher) Graham 84, of Randolph, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, (November 18, 2024) surrounded by her family at her side. She

Mary Jose Loomis Obituary

November 20, 2024

April 13, 1945 – November 18, 2024 Mary (Jose) Loomis, 79, of Sample Hill Road, Randolph, passed away Monday, (November 18, 2024) at the Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing. She was

Vito J. Basile

November 20, 2024

April 25, 1930 – November 18, 2024 Vito J. Basile, 94, of Salamanca, NY died Monday evening, November 18, 2024 at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born April

Panthers earn fourth straight win with 47-point blowout over Alfred

November 20, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the season rolls on, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team seems to only heat up, winning their fourth