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(Cutline: Marvy Levy and his wife Fran laugh on Sunday, Marv’s 100th birthday as fans in Chicago made cards for him. He was flanked by two players he coaches, quarterback Jim Kelly and running back Thurman Thomas, as well as a grandson with his friend (blue shirts). James Loften and Andre Reed were also on hand Sunday for his birthday. Photo by JOHN ANDERSON)

Pollock reflects on quite a century for former Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy

August 4, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Statistics will tell you that 0.03% of the 330-plus million Americans will live to be 100 years old. That’s 101,000 and nearly 80% of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Aaron Gies of Olean, a St. Bonaventure theology professor who is a Democratic candidate for Congress, speaks at a rally in Lincoln Park on Saturday. It was part of a national “Rage Against the Regime” protest.

Democratic congressional candidate speaks at Rage Against Regime rally

August 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olear Star OLEAN — A local version of this weekend’s national 5051 “Rage “Against the Regime” demonstration was held Saturday afternoon in Olean’s Lincoln Park. Democratic congressional

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) 4-H exhibitors tend to their sheep during judging at the Cattaraugus County Fair.

Cattaraugus County 4-H/FFA Sheep Show results are listed

August 4, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Fair has announced results of the 4-H/FFA and Open Class Sheep Show on Thursday. In the first two sheep breeds that were judged, two

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County 4-H youth exhibit sheep Wednesday in the animal show ring at the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair. Don't miss Saturday';s Market Animal Sale that starts at 10:30 a.m.

Champions racking up ribbons at the Cattaraugus County Fair

August 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Sixteen-year-old Addyson Shawley of Randolph won Supreme Dairy Cow honors at the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair this week. Athena, a two-year-old senior

Bona women’s hoops look to avenge loss to UMass in reverse fixture

February 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com AMHERST, MA — In its second encounter with UMass on the season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team will be looking to follow a similar script,

Bona men’s hoops thumped by ‘physical’ Ramblers 77-53

February 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CHICAGO, IL — At the expense of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, Loyola Chicago grabbed its largest Atlantic 10 win since it joined the conference

Tuesday Roundup: Portville, Bradford boys fall on the road; Lady Terrors keep rolling with eighth straight win

February 5, 2025

GOWANDA, NY – Despite leading for the majority of the contest, the Portville boys’ basketball team failed to hold on in the fourth, losing their eleventh game of the season

Olean's Luca Quinn drives through the lane towards the basket during the Huskies' 63-59 win over Fredonia. Quinn would come up with the game-winning steal and score with 20 seconds left. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Quinn, Huskies pull out clutch win against Hillbillies

February 4, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Everything came down to the final minute. After beating Fredonia by 24 in their first matchup, the Olean boys’ basketball team now