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A graceful finale: Gariepy leads Portville to end of season win, spoils Gators’ season-long win streak
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Heading into the last game on the schedule, one without postseason or league ramifications, the smart move for any team would be

STARLIGHT: Margeson and Co. break through Gators’ learning curve
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When returning to the ‘big stage’ of 11-on-11 varsity football, Marcus Grove knew there was bound to be some growing pains. Being

Dr. Watkins recognized by NY State Senate in presentation at County Legislature
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was recognized for his numerous contributions at Wednesday’s Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. State

Gies campaign outraises Langworthy in latest fundraising quarter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, the Democratic congressional candidate in NY-23, raised over $350,000 during the latest quarterly fundraising period, outraising Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff

Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait unveiled in Little Valley
Hon. Michael Nenno’s portrait was unveiled at a celebration held in the Little Valley courthouse on Friday, August 16, 2024. The event was attended by Judge Nenno, his wife Martha




