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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Huskies pick up first win; Honeck, Kopp carry Allegany-Limestone’s offensive eruption

Olean Star · Sep 28, 2026

Olean Will Begin Milling and Paving North Fourth Street

tapinto.net · Sep 25, 2026

Olean Elks Offer Sloppy Joes Sept. 30; Orders Sept. 29

tapinto.net · Sep 25, 2026

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About Olean

City in New York, United States

1765Established

13,937Population

6.2 sq miArea

1,463 ftElevation

Olean ( OH-lee-ann, Seneca: Johíhso') is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County and serves as its financial, business, transportation and entertainment center. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of Western New York. As of the 2020 census, Olean had a population of 13,937. The city is surrounded by the town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County.

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DistrictOLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools7

EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · Grades PK–3 · 347 students WASHINGTON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · Grades PK–3 · 284 students OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · Grades 3–8 · 534 students OLEAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · Grades 8–12 · 668 students NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOUTHERN TIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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