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Crusaders’ impenetrable defense hands Bradford largest loss of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Hosting the most prolific program in District 9, the Bradford boy’s basketball knew they were facing a tall task. Everyone knew Elk
Flu vaccine less protective against predominant strain, but staves off serious disease
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the number of cases of influenza increase in New York state and region, this year’s flu vaccine formulation does not include the
Aiello thanks city residents for ‘honor, privilege’ of serving as Olean mayor for 12 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — At the last Common Council meeting of his tenure Tuesday night, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello thanked city residents “for giving me the honor
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls, Smethport boys experience blowouts from different perspectives
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Crossing over the border for a Keystone matchup, the Portville girl’s basketball team picked up their third win with a dominating 38-6 win over Oswayo Valley. Early
‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue
 LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed a variety of sewing projects at the county 4-H Fashion Revue on May 21st. “
Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city
Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since
Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean servicemen in the Vietnam War during his keynote address during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in
