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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

(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