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Right Thinkers rally for Save Act and Trump at Lincoln Park Saturday

May 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — About 40 American flag-waving “Right Thinkers” staged a rally for President Trump and the Save Act Saturday outside Lincoln Park. One of the

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville avenges loss to Randolph; Late scores hand Otto-Eldred softball victory over Kane

May 8, 2026

RANDOLPH, NY — After narrowly missing out on a walk-off win against Randolph on May 5, the Portville baseball team was able to return to favor with a 2-1 win

Bradford's second baseman, Lucas Wallace, tries to tag out a Warren baserunner during the Owls' Friday loss. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Despite no-hitter, Owl’s postseason hopes come to an end with loss to Warren

May 8, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Walking up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh, the Bradford baseball team’s season rested in one final at-bat. Down

City plans ribbon-cutting for revitalized Marcus Park May 15.

May 8, 2026

OLEAN — A historic corner of the city is about to become its most inclusive destination. Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne invited city residents to the grand opening and ribbon

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (at podium), flanked by public officials, announced a $108,594 grant to the Delevan Fire Department for new turnout gear. Others (from left) are: Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling, Delevan Fire Chief Jeff Holmes, Mayor John Stumpf and Yorkshire Supervisor Marcia Lexer.

Langworthy announced $108,000 grant to Delevan Fire Department for new gear

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star DELEVAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday the Delevan Fire Department had received a $108,594 FEMA grant to purchase new turnout gear. Langworthy, R-NY 23,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Highland Hose Co. of Derby in Erie County won second place in the Best Appearing Fire Company competition at the 116th Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen in West Valley on Aug. 30.

Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New York counties brought the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF) to the northern Cattaraugus County

Ricki Miller/Olean Star The Domestic Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was full of displays including firearms, fishing equipment lazer-cut images in wood and hunting accessories at the annual Sportsmen's Rendezvous in L:ittle Valley Friday. It is open through Sunday.

Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s Rendezvous sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association opened Friday at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. There are indoor booths and

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front of an East Otto fire truck is draped in a black bunting Wednesday in memory of Tim Lexer, a beloved local firefighter and former chief and a 911 dispatcher who died last week in an accident near his home. Police and fire vehicles escorted the hearse bearing Lexer's body from a funeral in Little Valley.

East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter

August 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday for fallen firefighter and dispatcher Tim Lexer as his body was escorted from a Little