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(Rick Miller - Olean Star) Goalie Dominic Cavallo of Allegany snags a puck Monday during the first skate and shoot of the 2024-25 season at the William O. Smith Recreation Center.

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season

August 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith

(Revolution Rail photo) Revolution Rail, which operates several rail bike excursions in New York state including this one at North Creek that follows the Hudson River, is coming to the Village of Cattaraugus this fall.

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus

August 29, 2024

BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way

Lt. Nate Root (left) of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Criminal Division has been named undersheriff by Acting Sheriff Eric Butler.

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff

August 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting

Pictured left to right: Martha Nenno, Hon. Michael L. Nenno, Barbara Fox

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley

August 20, 2024

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held

Photo: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith said it felt like a road game at times. Josh Allen said, “Crowds can be such a big part of it. I do want to shout-out to the Bills Mafia. That was a crazy scene walking off the field to the thousands of fans still here.” Photo by Mike Fiechtner/Buffalo Bills

Pollock: Despite the dominance by the Buffalo Bills in Seattle, McDermott says there’s plenty to clean up

October 28, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star You knew he was going to say something like it, he always does, dominating win or blowout loss. The Bills’

Obituary of Wai-Yung Chan Young

October 28, 2024

1921-2024 Wai-Yung Chan Young Allegany, NY Wai-Yung Chan Young, 103, of Allegany, passed away Monday (October 21, 2024) at the Olean General Hospital after a blessed and fruitful life. She

Obituary of Dale W. Ray

October 28, 2024

1944-2024 Hinsdale- Dale W. Ray, 80, died unexpectedly Wednesday (October 23, 2024) at Olean General Hospital. Born January 5, 1944, in Tyrone, PA, he was the son of Park and

Salamanca, NY – Varsity Swimming Recap Coach Laurie Lafferty-John

October 28, 2024

The Swimmin’ women of Salamanca took a 2nd place overall at the CCAA Division 2 championships held at Olean Friday. These ladies posted 24 personal so best times. Preparing for