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Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling
Bradford Legion to host tryouts
BRADFORD, PA – The Bradford Legion baseball team is gearing up for the summer action and in doing so, open their arms to talent from across the area. Tryouts for
Tuesday Roundup: Terrors survive NoPo comeback; A-L softball remains perfect
ELDRED, PA – Mason Schenfield’s game-saving RBI single in the bottom of the sixth would hold off Northern Potter, giving the Otto-Eldred baseball team a 5-4 win as they improved

Salamanca shakes off the rust, downs Allegany-Limestone 8-4 to keep record perfect
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — While there was some rust to shake off after the spring break, the Salamanca baseball team adjusted fast, managing to keep its record blemish

Francis’ walk-off single gives Lady Terrors extra-inning win over top-ranked NoPo
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a game that largely rested on powerhouse pitching, the Otto-Eldred softball team rallied late for a 2-1, eight-inning win over












