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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislature Leader Kelly Andreano of Olean gave her acceptance speech at Wednesday's reorganization meeting. She's shown here leading fellow legislators in an opening prayer.

Majority leader uses I-86 potholes to illustrate challenges county faces

January 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Majority Leader Kelly Andreano

David W. Pachucinski

January 13, 2025

Gowanda – David W. Pachucinski, 53, of Gowanda, passed away

Bona women’s hoops stunted by mental lapses in 67-58 loss to UMass

January 12, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — At times during

Bona women’s hoops look to continue playing with ‘purpose’ ahead of UMass clash

January 11, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — On the back

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) These wind turbines, located in the Central New York town of Stockbridge, were among the first in New York state. The proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt wind farm would consist of 83 600-foot tall turbines.

IDA meeting Friday to vote on Alle-Catt tax breaks

February 6, 2025

If granted, a PILOT would provide Towns $15M more than the NYS Uniform Assessment, but will cost the County and School Districts $29.11M, resulting in a net-loss of $14.11M in

Diane M. Barber

February 6, 2025

September 4, 1946 – February 2, 2025 SALAMANCA — Diane M. Barber, 78, of Salamanca, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Olean General Hospital. She was born on September

Francis “Gene” Geyer

February 6, 2025

September 16, 1937 – February 5, 2025 Francis “Gene” Geyer Allegany, NY Francis “Gene” Geyer, of Five Mile Rd., passed away peacefully Wednesday (February 5, 2025) at his home. Born

Donna Fullerton Donner

February 6, 2025

January 15, 1935 – February 3, 2025 Donna Fullerton Donner, of the Randolph Terrace Apartments, formerly of Leon, NY, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 3, 2025 at the UPMC Chautauqua