With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have stood out through the seemingly relentless weeks of the regular season. Portville, Allegany-Limestone and Ellicottville
Butler easily wins county sheriff’s race over Whitmore
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was elected to a four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Denny “D.J.” Whitmore. Butler, the former undersheriff who
J.C. Seneca elected Seneca Nation president over Tuesday over General
IRVING — After winning the Seneca Nation Presidential Primary by a two-to-one margin in September, J.C. Seneca on Tuesday received a mandate in the Seneca General Election by earning over 87% of the popular vote over his
Pollock: St. Bonaventure overcomes errors as Bonnies open basketball season with solid win
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star As they stood for the national anthem, Monday night at the Reilly Center, Mark Schmidt’s and Andy Newman’s
Daniel L. Feneran
September 14,1959 – November 2, 2024 Daniel L. Feneran, 65, of Salamanca, NY died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Olean General Hospital following a long illness. Born September 14, 1959
Trista S. Jones
December 23, 1982 – November 4, 2024 Trista S. Jones, 41, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1982
John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center
Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has
Mariam A. Ordway
February 8, 1957 – October 30, 2024 Mariam A. Ordway, 67, of Salamanca, NY, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a long illness.
Keith D. Harvey
February 27, 1964 – November 1, 2024 Conewango Valley, NY – MSGT Keith D. Harvey, 60, of Route 62, Conewango Valley, NY, passed away Friday, (November 1, 2024) at the UPMC Hamot
Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot
Portville football upsets top seeded Newfane; Lady Panthers volleyball reaches finals once again
NEWFANE, NY – Opening their postseason with a matchup against top-seeded Newfane, the Portville football team overcame a back-and-forth affair to take home a 34-21 victory in the Section VI
Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – A win is a win. But a blowout win in front of your home crowd is a much better way to open
Kimberly Ann Lippert
August 25, 1963 — October 27, 2024 Olean Olean- Kimberly Ann Lippert “Loving Daughter, Mother & Sister” Kimberly Ann Lippert of 350 Front Street, passed away on Sunday, October 27,
The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, is a private, non-profit, no-kill charity animal shelter, and was founded in 1905. We are dedicated to saving the lives of animals, and providing adoption services for homeless and neglected animals.
