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Bradford's Marcus Terwilliger (left) locks up a Kane ball handler during the Owls' win in the first day of the Randy Stebbins Memorial Tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Leading with speed, Owls outpaces Wolves in Stebbins Tournament

December 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Utilizing their natural athleticism, the Bradford boy’s basketball shook off a slow start with a fast-paced, high-octane offense that buried Kane

Wyatt Blendinger secures positioning under the rim during the Terrors' win over Smethport in the first day of the Randy Stebbins Memorial Tournament. Blendinger led O-E, posting his first career double-double in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Despite offensive struggles, Terrors collect win over Smethport in opening day of Stebbins Memorial Tournament

December 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For any young team with a lack of game-time experience, there’s a learning curve. When the rubber first hits the road,

Allegany-Limestone completes ‘resilient’ comeback over Bradford in season-opener

December 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER — Just last week Maddie Kahm found herself on the sidelines, yet to be cleared after sustaining a knee injury ahead of the season.

Bona women’s hoops prepared for potentially ‘dangerous’ matchup with Le Moyne

December 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — After a brief hiatus for an early-December Atlantic 10 matchup, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is set to resume its non-conference schedule with

(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