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(City of Olean YouTube) Outgoing Olean Common Council President John Crawford (left) hands gavel to Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., who was elected the first Black common council president. Crawford has taken a new job and stepped down as council president, but will continue as Ward 5 alderman.

Vernon Robinson Jr. elected first Black council president

August 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., was elected Olean Common Council Tuesday after then-president John Crawford, D-Ward 5, resigned the post. Robinson, an

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

Tuesday Roundup: Lady Gators volleyball opens up with tightly-contested win; Bradford XC sweeps home opener

August 26, 2025

JOHNSONBURG, PA – Fighting tooth and nail, back and forth, the Port Allegany volleyball team was able to secure a win to start their season, beating Johnsonburg 3-2. From the

Bradford's Alyssa Mangold facilitates the offense on a fastbreak during the Lady Owls' 2-0 loss to Harbor Creek. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Harbor Creek shuts out Lady Owls during season opener

August 26, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Sitting on the outside looking in for the first time in almost a decade, the Bradford girls soccer team began their campaign

Pollock: Last chance for Buffalo Bills’ bubble players to make roster

August 25, 2025

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist There’s plenty at stake tonight at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium when the Buccaneers host Buffalo in the NFL’s preseason finale (CBS-TV, Bills

Pollock: After final pre-season win, tough decisions on cuts for McDermott and the Buffalo Bills

August 25, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist This won’t be a pleasant 2 1/2 days for Bills coach Sean McDermott and his staff. Under the best of circumstances, NFL