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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

(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