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Going into the 2025 season, the Bradford football team returns 12 varsity Owls. Pictured here is Logan Kohler (front, left to right), Kaden Kicior, Matt DeCasper, Tommy Langdon, Kolton Miller, Lucas Wallace, Blake Callihan (back, left to right), Sean Ward, Kaleb Mackey, Braylon Little, Jacob Abers and Andrew Giordano. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls implement new offense as they fill gaps, sustain development

August 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Progress isn’t formed over night. It takes time, continuous dedication and rigorous trials and errors and while the Bradford football team has

(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.

(PHOTO: Josh Allen hit in the right hand by linebacker Kyle Van Noy hit his right hand, jarring the ball loose Kyle Hamilton recovered. Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore Ravens)

Chuck Pollock: Why one bad loss doesn’t wreck a fast start by the Bills

October 1, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star Let me get this straight. After two consecutive impressive victories over quality opposition, the Bills wiped all that

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Half of the mini-roundabout at East State and Barry streets had been installed as of Monday afternoon as part of Walkable Olean III.

Traffic patterns changing at Walkable Olean III

October 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Construction crews are about a month away from completing the $3 million Walkable Olean III along East State Street from Union Street to

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Trends in maple syrup production will be discussed Saturday at the Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County in Ellicottville.

Cornell Cooperative Extension sets program on mushroom, maple business planning on Saturday

October 1, 2024

ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host speakers Saturday on maple production, mushrooms and farm business management. The program will be held at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Jim Brady talks with participants of Saturday's Woods Walk at his Indiana Avenue woodlot where dozens of near-extinct American chestnut trees have been discovered over the past year.

Dozens of American Chestnut trees highlight Olean Woods Walk Saturday

October 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jim Brady opened the gates of his 100-acre woodlot in the town of Olean Saturday to more than 60 people interested in seeing