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On Friday, the Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur rolls on for the second day of head-to-head match ups. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Swanson eliminated in second day of Men’s Am

August 8, 2025

OLEAN, NY — After coming out strong in the first day of the Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur tournament, top-seeded Darien Swanson was unable to complete his goal of

Pollock: ‘Hard Knocks’ debut was a disappointment; Injuries piling up for the Buffalo Bills

August 7, 2025

Share: by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist I’m sure the TV numbers will be impressive, even for HBO, but in my mind, the first edition of “Hard Knocks,” Bills’

Shooting a days-best 69, Darien Swanson earned the top spot in the first day of the Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Swanson brothers secure spots in Championship flight during opening day of Men’s Am

August 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – The last time Darien Swanson walked off the Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur course it was in defeat. He had chipped

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Josh Graser of East Otto shows his holstein steer in the 4-H Market Animal Sale ring Saturday at the Cattaraugus County Fair.

4-H Market Animal Sale brings in record $322,661

August 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Last weekend’s Cattaraugus County 4-H Market Animal Sale broke records again this year. The 130 4-H youth who participated in this year’s

(City of Olean YouTube) Aldermen (from left) David Anastasia, Vernon Robinson Jr. and Sonya McCall discussed amending the $19.8 million 2025-26 Olean city budget over a tax rate error on Tuesday.

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Kelly Reed was appointed Cattaraugus County administrator on Wednesday, succeeding Jack Searles, who held the office since 2003. Here, she’s congratulated by County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after being sworn in.

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello was one of the keynote speakers at Olean’s Memorial Day Ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday.

Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean servicemen in the Vietnam War during his keynote address during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Members of the Allegany American Legion Post 892 Honor Guard lead the Memorial Day parade down Main Street in Allegany Monday.

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial Day Parade along Main Street and ceremony outside Allegany Town Hall. The Allegany American Legion