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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

Portville's Emma Rhinehart (14) tosses up a post hook over Otto-Eldred's Ayla Van Scoter during the Lady Panthers' 39-31 loss on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors hand Portville fourth straight loss on frigid Tuesday

January 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Taking to the road for their second of three games in three days, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team brought home their second

Denis A. Songin

January 21, 2025

March 29, 1936- January 16, 2025 Denis A. Songin, 88, of Randolph, passed away Thursday, (January 16, 2025) at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital in Jamestown. He was born March 29, 1936,

Maureen Kay (Courtney) Mayer

January 21, 2025

June 3, 1958 – January 17, 2025 Maureen Kay (Courtney) Mayer, 66, formerly of the Gerry-Levant Road, Falconer, passed away January 17, 2025 at the Warren Manor. She was born

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors get back on track; Bradford girls win in overtime

January 20, 2025

JOHNSONBURG, PA – Kicking off the first of three games in just as many days, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team cruised to a win over Johnsonburg, winning 49-24. On Friday,