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County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Bona men’s hoops to host well-rounded Youngstown State with 4-0 start on the line
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Through three games, two of which were of rivalry caliber, there is not much that has surprised St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark

Bonnies looking to be ‘in sync’ defensively against a familiar Canisius side
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After claiming its third consecutive win to start the season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has wind in its sails. But it

County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy
County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY —Cattaraugus County will receive $10.7 million over 20 years under a host

Vogel’s overtime goal lifts Wellsville over Fillmore, 4-3; B-R downs Houghton (photos)
Story and photo gallery by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com FILLMORE —Both Wellsville and Fillmore have travelled in the same boat for much of the 2024 campaign. They have both

Ande Northrup celebrates her 1000th assist
Junior, Ande Northrup celebrates her 1000th assist for Ellicottville Central School Volleyball team. She is the daughter of Karl and Jill Northrup.

Homeless Task Force is named by Olean mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello on Tuesday announced the formation of the Olean Homelessness Task Force, a group of 14 community groups and agencies to help city

Zoar Valley group demonstrates outside Buffalo DEC Headquarters
By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Nearly 30 members of the Zoar Valley Coalition demonstrated outside the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s regional headquarters in Buffalo Tuesday in protest











