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(Photo provided) Stan Cizdziel of West Valley, who was in anaphylactic shock after getting stung repeatedly by bees on July 26 while cutting trees hugs Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Deputy Rachel Zimmer last week, thanking her for rushing to the scene with an Epi-pen that brought him out of shock. At left is Sheriff Eric Butler.

Cattaraugus Sheriff’s deputies save lives with EpiPen program

August 12, 2025

On July 26th, Stanley Cizdziel was cutting trees with a friend when they encountered a hive of bees, Cattaraugus County Sheriff Butler reported. As they dropped the chainsaw and ran

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Steve Langert of Pleasant Valley holds a Triumph Master Grip trap, a collector’s item he values at $550 at the 45th annual Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous last weekend at the county fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Sportsmen’s Rendezvous boosts trapping, hunting and camaraderie

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — For those who think fur trapping is a bygone era, several thousand people attending the 45th Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello and Mari Howard, InTandem CEO, were joined by other officials and individuals Thursday in a groundbreaking ceremony at Olean’s Marcus Park. The park is about to get a $2 million make-over.

Groundbreaking held for $2 million make-over of Olean’s Marcus Park

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Groundbreaking was held at Marcus Park Thursday for the $2 million project — including an inclusive playground, dog park, ball field and restrooms.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Graph shows the number of Legionnaire’s disease cases in Cattaraugus County over the past decade. A county resident with Legionnaire’s disease is hospitalized in Buffalo.

Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionaire’s disease is hospitalized

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionnaire’s Disease has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Buffalo General Hospital. Dr. Kevin D.

Bradford's Hayley Keane takes a contested floater during the Lady Owls' season-opening loss to Ridgway on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Recently, Keane dropped 17 points and 20 rebounds in the championship game of the Kane Holiday Tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

LYLE: Keane leads Lady Owls to tournament win, sets sights on postseason

January 3, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In a lot of ways, sports can be compared to life. Just as in everyday life, teams and programs have a cycle. There’s a rise

Bona men’s hoops eye overall improvement ahead of ‘formidable’ Fordham matchup

January 3, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team received a good deal of attention after its Atlantic 10-opening win, but ahead of its clash with Fordham

BATES: Bona has the toughness it takes to make a big statement in the Atlantic 10

January 2, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In the words of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball co-captain Noel Brown, wins in the Atlantic 10 come down to “toughness.” A word he

O-E's Davey Schenfield goes up for a layup during the Terrors' win over Cuba-Rushford during the DeCerbo Memorial Showcase. On Thursday, Schenfield scored a career-high 27 points. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Roundup: Schenfield scores career-high in O-E win over Austin, Olean girls fall short in new year opener

January 2, 2025

DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off the new year, Davey Schenfield led the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team to their eighth win of the season, recording a career-high 27 points in