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Aiello says he’s running for re-election to take care of unfinished business
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello said unfinished business like the upcoming $25 million rebuilding of West State Street are the reason he’s running for re-election

Sherburne says ‘It’s time for a change’ in Olean mayor’s office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Amy Sherburne’s business experience told her it was time for a change before she challenged and beat incumbent Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican

Pollock: McDermott handles tough questions about the Buffalo Bills, play calling
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Early last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott held his pre-bye press conference. This piece summarizes his thoughts.) The timing of Buffalo’s bye

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United eliminated in D9 quarterfinals; Olean girls, Salamanca boys shutout in season finales
BROOKVILLE, PA – Facing the third-seeded Lady Rovers, Port United’s postseason push ended in the District 9 Class A quarterfinals as they fell 3-1 to Brookville. The Lady Gators arrived

John Joseph Topor, Jr.
November 12, 1943 – July 25, 2025 Portville- John Joseph Topor, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father & Amazing Papa” John J. Topor of Prosser Road was called home by the Lord

New York ready to ‘put on a show’ in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — A year after just their first Big 30 Charities Classic win since 2015, New York’s team for the 2025 affair is eager to

The Wright stuff: Owen takes Pine Acres for third Penn-York win
BRADFORD, Pa. – It wasn’t quite the start that Owen Wright anticipated. In Week 4 of the Penn-York Junior Golf League campaign, the rising Cattaraugus-Little Valley senior was 4-over par

Pennsylvania ready for the storm as they prepare for Big 30 Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – On Monday, Troy Cook and Co. were in the boonies. As a part of the rotating practice locations, the head coach of










