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The committee will honor 91-year-old Mike Shane, the tournament’s oldest living champion, at the Shootout. Shane claimed two Men’s Am titles, the first in 1959, when he earned a thrilling 1-up victory over Jim Davis on the 37th hole. In addition to Tuesday’s event, which Shane is expected to attend, Henzel’s group will also recognize Shane in one other way …

Slate is set for special 90th anniversary of Men’s Amateur

July 31, 2026

Slate is set for ‘special’ 90th anniversary of Men’s Amateur In the aftermath of last year’s 89th annual SWNY-NWPA Men’s Golf Amateur, Kyle Henzel was already mulling potential plans for the round-number

Gates open Saturday morning for 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair; Friday last day for discount tickets

July 31, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The gates open Saturday at 8 a.m. for the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair’s eight-day run. Midway and infield rides were brought in

Fourth annual Great Valley Picnic at Baugh Family Park set for Friday night

July 31, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The fourth annual Great Valley Town Picnic at Baugh Family Park will be held Friday, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Supervisor

Pictured here is Team Pennsylvania's offensive (top) and defensive (bottom) squads. The Keystone state is slated to take on New York on Saturday at Bradford Area High School at 7 p.m. | Photo submitted

‘Resting on Shane’s shoulders:’ Pennsylvania’s offense focuses on Magee, speed ahead of 53rd Big 30 Charities Classic

July 30, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com The last time Shane Magee walked off the football field in full pads and uniform, it was in pain. In his final campaign suiting up

(Cattaraugus County Fair photo) Riders stranded on the swing ride at the Cattaraugus County Fair Saturday night await volunteer firefighters and ladder trucks from Little Valley and Ellicottville. There were no injuries.

Last night of County Fair left swingers up in the air

August 6, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair wrapped up Saturday night with a midway ride malfunction that stranded 15 riders until they could be

The Smethport VFW defeated Randy's Up the River for the 2025 A Bracket championship. Pictured here is Kamryn Cook (front, left to right), Mallory Welty, Mia Welty, Teagan Kosinski, Tierra Bodamer, Adalee MacNeal, Karly Welty (back, left to right) Inga Welty, Amber Nelson, Kate McCullough, Kara Kosinski, Mary Okerlund and Courtney MacNeal. Missing from the team is Cailey Barnett. | Photo submitted

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport VFW, 716 Fitness take home slow pitch championships

August 5, 2025

OLEAN, NY – After dropping the first game of the series, the Smethport VFW took home the 2025 Olean Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball Championship with a win over Randy’s Up the

Tee times set for 89th annual Men’s AM

August 4, 2025

OLEAN, NY — Going into it’s 89th year of existence, the annual Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur is set to begin following the release of this year’s tee times. The

(Cutline: Marvy Levy and his wife Fran laugh on Sunday, Marv’s 100th birthday as fans in Chicago made cards for him. He was flanked by two players he coaches, quarterback Jim Kelly and running back Thurman Thomas, as well as a grandson with his friend (blue shirts). James Loften and Andre Reed were also on hand Sunday for his birthday. Photo by JOHN ANDERSON)

Pollock reflects on quite a century for former Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy

August 4, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Statistics will tell you that 0.03% of the 330-plus million Americans will live to be 100 years old. That’s 101,000 and nearly 80% of