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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Dan Spitzer (third from right) of Hudson Russ, an attorney for Alle-Catt Wind Energy, speaks Tuesday at a meeting of the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency where Alle-Catt was seeking tax incentives for its proposed 340-megawatt wind farm.

IDA accepts Alle-Catt application for $618.9 million in tax incentives; takes no action

July 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — An application for

(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling (left), met up with Lee Zeldin former GOP candidate for New York governor at the Republican Presidential Convention in Milwaukee on Monday.

Heberling likes JD Vance pick for VP; glad Trump survived brush with death

July 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star MILWAUKEE — Cattaraugus County Republican

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park was dedicated Saturday in front of about 150 people.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication attended by 150

July 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — Nearly 150 people

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Mike Spors, a knife collector from Janesville, WI, buys and sells pocket knives, hunting knives and straight razors. He said attendance was good on opening day of Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Village of Knives opening day showcases county’s cutleries

July 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The “Village

Kristin R. Bird

April 3, 2024

March 20, 1981 — April 18, 2024 Olean- Kristin R. Bird “Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister & Friend” Kristin R. Bird passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home.

Jessica L. Potter

April 3, 2024

May 28, 1988 — April 8, 2024 Salamanca- Jessica Lila Woods-Potter “Loving & Devoted Mother, Daughter & Sister” Jessica L. Potter of 179 Elm Street, passed away on Monday, April

Sandra R. Tarr

April 3, 2024

May 28, 1943 — April 7, 2024 Olean- Sandra R. Tarr “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister” Sandra R. Tarr of 516 N. 7th Street, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024

Howard E. Wesley

April 3, 2024

September 3, 1957 — April 6, 2024 Allegany- Howard E. Wesley “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather” Howard E. Wesley of Upper Birch Run Road passed away on Saturday, April 5,