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D9 South pummels North in annual Varischetti All-Star game; evens series with 39-point win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BROCKWAY, PA – Dominating on both sides of the Frank Varischetti All-Star game gridiron, the South team pulled off a silencing 45-6 victory as they

Aerial larvicide spraying to bring mosquito relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Relief from those pesky mosquitos is on the way in towns along the Allegheny River valley and its tributaries. Duflo Spray Chemical Co. brought its

Searles attends last Legislature meeting as county administrator capping 46-year county career
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Jack Searles is only the second county administrator for Cattaraugus County. He is retiring at the end of this month. Searles received

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Liz Rix homers for walk-off win in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Thanks to a dramatic three-run walk-off home run from Liz Rix, Hangry Pitches grabbed a 14-13 walk-off win over Shamrocks. Entering the bottom of the seventh inning,

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills’ offense was good, but two key defensive plays sparked the victory
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star senior sports columnist If you don’t believe momentum exists in team sports, I would offer Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Bills and

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend well attended at county fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Over 1,000 visitors attended the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend event at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds over

Weekend Sports Round-Up Portville, Salamanca Olean pick up Friday wins on the road
Portville, Salamanca, Olean pick up Friday wins on the road SILVER CREEK, NY – The Panthers earned their fourth win of the season after a shutout beat down of Silver

Pollock Prediction on game: Despite the division lead, the Buffalo Bills can’t afford to be complacent
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist This is not the week to be complacent. The Bills, coming off an unsightly 23-20 win over the Jets











