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Sherburne said she’s close to naming Robinson’s successor in Ward 6

October 2, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The alderman’s seat in Ward 6 has been vacant since the resignation of then-Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., on July 28. Robinson served on

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko drives down the field during an early season game against Jamestown. Wojewoda-Ko was one of 12 seniors honored ahead of Allegany-Limestone's win over Olean on Thursday. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gators celebrate senior with dominating win over Huskies; Panthers soccer routs Cassadaga Valley

October 1, 2026

ALLEGANY, NY – On a night where they honored their large senior class, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team saw a scoring barrage carry them to their eleventh straight victory, winning

Grace Gariepy navigates past two Fredonia defenders during the Panthers' loss on Thursday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Portville’s comeback falls flat in 2-1 defeat to Hillbillies

October 1, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, PA – It had been nearly three weeks since the Panthers had seen Fredonia yet a sour memory still remained in clear view. “The

Splash pad concrete being removed and corrective work to be completed by next month

October 1, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A crew from PV Paving and Concrete, the Smethport, Pa., company that built the splash pad in War Veterans Park, has broken up much of

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work and the support of family, friends and faculty wove through comments of speakers at Friday’s

During the Bradford Little Theatre’s dress rehearsal for their upcoming play Deathtrap the main character Sidney Bruhl handcuffs a playwright who came looking for advice, find out what happens to him at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 or 18, or at 2 p.m. on May 19 at Togi’s Playhouse. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Little Theatre presents Deathtrap

May 18, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Time Magazine said, “If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” Fortunately for the residents of Bradford, the Bradford Little Theatre has

City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and many others gathered at the Bradford Brew Station on Chestnut Street on Thursday evening to