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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

Cuba-Rushford girls soccer tops Wellsville 3-2

September 17, 2024

Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com CUBA — From within a packed crowd of contests that went past regulation time back on Wednesday, both Wellsville and Cuba-Rushford

Josh Allen joins teammates after a James Cook touchdown. Photo by James Gilbert/Buffalo Bills

Joe Brady had a ‘defensive victory’ over Miami as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator earns high marks

September 17, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Columnist It had to be a bit weird for Joe Brady. The Bills’ offensive coordinator was the subject of great interest

(Photo provided) The Indigenous Spirit Dancers will perform Tuesday night at St. Bonaventure University's Reilly Arena.

St. Bonaventure to host two Native American performances this week

September 17, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host two Native American performances at the Reilly Center Arena this week. On Tuesday, Marty Jimerson Jr. and the Indigenous Spirit Dancers will

Voter registration deadline is October 28

September 17, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY – Oct. 26 is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election, Cattaraugus County Election Commissioners Kevin Burleson and Cortney Spittler