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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

Aldermen approve $1.1 million in repairs to Olean city pool project 4-1

July 30, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean swimming pool at War Veterans Park could reopen for the 2027 season. The Olean Common Council approved a nearly $1.1 million

St. Bonaventure MBB, WBB commits grab silverware in EuroBasket tournaments

August 14, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Over the summer, a number of St. Bonaventure basketball commits have taken center stage across the Atlantic. On the men’s side, Achille Lonati established himself as a

(City of Olean YouTube) Outgoing Olean Common Council President John Crawford (left) hands gavel to Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., who was elected the first Black common council president. Crawford has taken a new job and stepped down as council president, but will continue as Ward 5 alderman.

Vernon Robinson Jr. elected first Black council president

August 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., was elected Olean Common Council Tuesday after then-president John Crawford, D-Ward 5, resigned the post. Robinson, an

Going into the 2025 season, the Bradford football team returns 12 varsity Owls. Pictured here is Logan Kohler (front, left to right), Kaden Kicior, Matt DeCasper, Tommy Langdon, Kolton Miller, Lucas Wallace, Blake Callihan (back, left to right), Sean Ward, Kaleb Mackey, Braylon Little, Jacob Abers and Andrew Giordano. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls implement new offense as they fill gaps, sustain development

August 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Progress isn’t formed over night. It takes time, continuous dedication and rigorous trials and errors and while the Bradford football team has

(Photo provided) Stan Cizdziel of West Valley, who was in anaphylactic shock after getting stung repeatedly by bees on July 26 while cutting trees hugs Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Deputy Rachel Zimmer last week, thanking her for rushing to the scene with an Epi-pen that brought him out of shock. At left is Sheriff Eric Butler.

Cattaraugus Sheriff’s deputies save lives with EpiPen program

August 12, 2025

On July 26th, Stanley Cizdziel was cutting trees with a friend when they encountered a hive of bees, Cattaraugus County Sheriff Butler reported. As they dropped the chainsaw and ran