There is an EBT scam being used across the country. The text claims that Social Services is deactivating your EBT card. DSS will never send a text out regarding your benefits or card. NEVER return a call to a text like this and NEVER give your PIN number to someone. If you think there is a problem with your case or your EBT card, call your local…

Early Voting Information for the November 4, 2025 General Election

Cattaraugus County Planning Board to reschedule their January meeting to February due to not meeting quorum.

Today with the cold, cold weather, some may be looking for a place to warm up. Consider visiting your local library! You may need to verify that they are open but here is a listing of the libraries and last known operating hours in Cattaraugus County: >> Allegany Public Library - 90 West Main St in Allegany - open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon…

The City of Olean will open the John J. Ash Community Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. as a warming center to provide relief from the predicted extreme cold and serious wind chill.

Cattaraugus County Planning Board to revise referral deadline from eight (8) days prior to scheduled planning board meetings to ten (10) days prior to scheduled planning board meetings starting November.

ATTENTION CATTARAUGUS COUNTY RESIDENTS The Emergency Benefit component of the Heating and Energy Assistance (HEAP) program will open on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Emergency Benefit will be authorized for those HEAP eligible households that can document a heating/utility emergency exists.

As of January 1, 2025, disposal fees for certain items have changed and there have been adjustments made to various transfer station hours and regulations. You can find updated fee schedules, hours, and additional information here! Please reach out to the Department of Public Works with any questions. Thank you!

Notice of Annual 30-Day Period to request inclusion of Agricultural Land within an existing Agricultural District in Cattaraugus County.

Have you thought about becoming a foster parent? Join us on January 22, 2025 to find out how you can help the children in Cattaraugus County.  

An in-person property auction for two parcels in the City of Olean

On December 3, 2024 at 11:30AM, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the Travel Advisory that was issued on December 2

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has issued a TRAVEL ADVISORY for Southern Cattaraugus County until further notice. Heavy lake-effect snow is making travel difficult with slippery roads and poor visibility especially along Interstate-86 in Western Cattaraugus County. Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel in these areas until…

End of Travel Advisory  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30th 2024 8:30PM  The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the Travel Advisory that was issued on November 29, 2024 at 9:45PM. Conditions have improved however the forecast calls for heavy lake effect snow to continue through the weekend.  Motorists are…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   NOVEMBER 29, 2024 9:45PM The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has issued a TRAVEL ADVISORY for all of Cattaraugus County until further notice. Heavy lake-effect snow is making travel difficult across the county, especially in Northern and Western Cattaraugus County. Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel…