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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

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford volleyball starts season with win over Austin; Lady Gators drop season opener

August 25, 2025

AUSTIN, PA – Taking to their road for the first taste of action, the Bradford volleyball team swept Austin in three clean sets. The Lady Owls got right to work

Port Allegany's Brody Kazimer rushes to contest the Wolves' possession during their 6-2 loss to North Clarion on Monday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Fatigued Gators drop to 0-3 with loss to North Clarion

August 25, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Already dealing with injuries, a compact schedule and plenty of minutes on the field, the Port Allegany boys soccer team dropped

Significant roster changes, same mentality for Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football

August 25, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With a new campaign on the near horizon, the Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football team is looking to maintain its standard for success in the wake of

The Bradford boys cross country team kicks off their season on Tuesday, where they will look to see how far their young legs can take the. | Bradford Area High School Facebook

Bradford cross country looks to youth amidst rebuild

August 25, 2025

BRADFORD, PA — After losing several key pieces during the offseason, the Bradford cross country team is facing the start of a rebuild with youth being the foundation. The Owls