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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

Wednesday Roundup: Edwards leads Olean with no-hitter; O-E baseball falls to Gators

April 23, 2025

OLEAN, NY — After a 12-day hiatus, the Olean softball team returned to action and picked up where they left off, dominating Jamestown 13-0 in five innings on the shoulders

Allegany-Limestone survives late Dunkirk rally, remains unbeaten with 6-5 victory

April 23, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Staving off a late scare from Dunkirk, the Allegany-Limestone softball team was able to keep its immaculate record intact with a 6-5 win at home.

Bradford's AJ Lama sprints to third during the Owls' loss to Brookville. Lama ended 1-for-3 with one run scored. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford drops second meeting to Brookville after slow start

April 23, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to make up for their early shortcomings, the Bradford baseball team fell to Brookville, 10-3, ultimately being swept by the Rovers

Rosters announced for Ninth Annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase

April 23, 2025

BRADFORD — The official rosters for the Ninth Annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase have been announced. This year’s event, to be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford