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Pollock Prediction: Jets defense plus Allen’s health equals a New York victory over the Buffalo Bills

October 13, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville quarterback Eli Sleggs hands the ball off to Maxx DeYoe during the Panthers win over Fredonia on Friday. DeYoe scored four touchdowns against the Hillbillies with over 200 rushing yards.

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies

October 12, 2024

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies PORTVILLE,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) An Amish buggy drives along the Amish Trail in western Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus County officials tour agribusiness along Amish Trail

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials got a glimpse inside

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislator Ginger Schroder (standing at right), spoke in support of amending requirements in the county's 2021 Animal Abusers Registry. Schroder and several other legislators and county officials wore pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus

(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