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(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Aldermen David Anastasia (left) and Sonya McCall (right) praised the city's Streets Division for plowing city streets during this past weekend's snowstorm. Alderman John Crawford is at center.

Sherburne proclaims Remembrance Day at brief council meeting Tuesday

January 28, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It was a brief meeting for the Olean Common Council Tuesday night. Mayor Amy B. Sheburne read a proclamation designating Jan. 27 as

(Olean City Schools) Olean High School .

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

January 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they

Salamanca boys hoops fall as Dunkirk completes fourth quarter comeback

January 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the grand majority of its game against CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk, the Salamanca boys basketball team had done everything right. The Warriors,

Otto-Eldred locks down a Port Allegany ballhandler during the Lady Terrors' season sweep over the Lady Gators. Leading O-E on both sides of the court, Hakes ended with a game-high 22 points and three steals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County legislators during Wednesday’s session in the James J. Snyder Legislative Chamber at the County Center i9n Little Valley.

Legislature passes nonbinding resolutions supporting NRA, increased taxes/fees on electric vehicles

June 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers applauded a recent Supreme Court ruling that the National Rifle Association can pursue a claim against a New York

This year’s Allegany Old Home Days is set for June 27-29.

Allegany Old Home Days returns June 27-29

June 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany Old Home Days will return again this year Thursday, June 27 to Saturday, June 29. The carnival returns this year with 12

(Ricki Miller/Olean Star). The Cattaraugus County Planning Board has elected Andrea Mellon of Ashford as its new chairman, succeeding the late Charles Couture. Also elected were Paul Mager (center) as vice chairman and Don Newbury assistant secretary. Michael Zaprowski, elected secretary, was absent.

Cattaraugus County Planning Board elects Andrea Mellon as new chairman

June 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Andrea Mellon of Ashford has been elected chairman of the Cattaraugus County Planning Board. Mellon was vice chairman when longtime chairman Charles

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Duflo Family, Brittany, Renee and Jeff, are pictured giving a thumbs up gesture in front of the Piper Aztec airplane he uses for aerial spraying for mosquitoes and other insects at the Great Valley Airport Wednesday.

Allegheny River Valley towns, cities await mosquito relief from spraying

June 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Mosquito relief is on the way. Jeff Duflo of Duflo Spray Chemical Inc., Lowville, has been flying to Cattaraugus County to spray