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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

(City of Olean) Degawenodas, a Seneca Indian and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ to protect the Allegheny River, asked Olean aldermen Tuesday what plans they had to prevent future sewage discharges into the river.

Seneca asks Olean Council its plans to stop future Allegheny discharges

May 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A member of the Seneca Nation and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ asked Olean aldermen what they were prepared to do to prevent future

Sr. Helen Lodge

May 28, 2024

December 21, 1929 — May 22, 2024 Allegany Born: Helen Louise Lodge, December 21, 1929, in Atlantic City, NJ Died: May 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

Paula A. Paar

May 28, 2024

November 1, 1955 — May 26, 2024 Olean- Paula A. Paar Paula A. Paar of 620 ½ West State Street, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Cuba

Kayne M. Hopkins

May 28, 2024

June 9, 1974 — May 25, 2024 Olean- Kayne M. Hopkins “Loving Father, Son & Brother” Kayne M. Hopkins of 704 Irving Street, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024