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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

Richard A. Leone M.D

February 26, 2025

February 2, 1933 – February 21, 2025 Allegany, NY Richard A. Leone M.D. passed away Friday (February 21, 2025) at his home in Allegany. Born February 2, 1933 at the

Ralph Augustas Rose

February 26, 2025

April 20, 1933 – February 24, 2025 Ralph Augustas Rose, 91, of Derrick City, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather died on February 24, 2025 at

Otto-Eldred's Landon Francis takes a contested jump shot during the Terrors' win over Cameron County in the District 9 Class A semifinals. Scoring 19 points on Tuesday night, Francis became the Terrors' all-time leading scoring with 1,708 career points. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Back at Last: Terrors return to D9 Finals with rivalry win over Red Raiders

February 26, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In what might be the final matchup of their rivalry, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team defeated Cameron County once again, beating the

No. 8 Olean girls hoops see season come to a close with 43-25 loss to No. 9 Albion

February 25, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Despite maintaining pace with No. 9 seed Albion through the first quarter of play, hesitation and a lack of conviction led to a 43-25