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John Joseph Topor, Jr.
November 12, 1943 – July 25, 2025 Portville- John Joseph Topor, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father & Amazing Papa” John J. Topor of Prosser Road was called home by the Lord

New York ready to ‘put on a show’ in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — A year after just their first Big 30 Charities Classic win since 2015, New York’s team for the 2025 affair is eager to

The Wright stuff: Owen takes Pine Acres for third Penn-York win
BRADFORD, Pa. – It wasn’t quite the start that Owen Wright anticipated. In Week 4 of the Penn-York Junior Golf League campaign, the rising Cattaraugus-Little Valley senior was 4-over par

Pennsylvania ready for the storm as they prepare for Big 30 Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – On Monday, Troy Cook and Co. were in the boonies. As a part of the rotating practice locations, the head coach of

Democrats head toward primary in 23rd Congressional District; Langworthy dodges GOP contest
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Two Democrats filed nominating petitions last week to force a primary in the 23rd Congressional District, while incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Republican challenger failed in

Seneca leader Tina Abrams is 57th Senate District’s ‘Woman of Distinction’
ALBANY —State Sen. George Borrello today announced that Tina Abrams, a member of the Seneca Nation Council and longtime community leader, has been selected as the 57th District’s honoree for

Pollock: The roster questions and more begin for the Mike MacDonald Era at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Mark Schmidt had barely announced he was “retiring” after 19 seasons as coach of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team when the

Hundreds of children join Olean Easter Egg Hunt Saturday in War Veterans Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Several hundred children participated in the annual City of Olean Easter Egg Hunt at War Veterans Park Saturday morning. It was cloudy and












