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(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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Steve Langert of Pleasant Valley holds a Triumph Master Grip trap, a collector’s item he values at $550 at the 45th annual Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous last weekend at the county fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Sportsmen’s Rendezvous boosts trapping, hunting and camaraderie

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — For those who think fur trapping is a bygone era, several thousand people attending the 45th Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello and Mari Howard, InTandem CEO, were joined by other officials and individuals Thursday in a groundbreaking ceremony at Olean’s Marcus Park. The park is about to get a $2 million make-over.

Groundbreaking held for $2 million make-over of Olean’s Marcus Park

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Groundbreaking was held at Marcus Park Thursday for the $2 million project — including an inclusive playground, dog park, ball field and restrooms.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Graph shows the number of Legionnaire’s disease cases in Cattaraugus County over the past decade. A county resident with Legionnaire’s disease is hospitalized in Buffalo.

Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionaire’s disease is hospitalized

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionnaire’s Disease has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Buffalo General Hospital. Dr. Kevin D.

FILE -- Salamanca's Corey Holleran hurls a pitch down range on Wednesday, May 14. On Saturday, the Warriors continued their playoff push with a win over Eden. | File photo by Spencer Bates

Salamanca drops sixth consecutive league game, in search of confidence late in season

May 14, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team fell in a 10-0 five-inning shutout to Southwestern at home, its sixth consecutive CCAA Div. I loss, and one that

Playing their last game of the regular season, the Otto-Eldred softball team honored their two seniors, Carrie Drummond (left) and Sydney Blendinger. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Senior Day slugfest: Lady Terrors rocket past Jburg with 11-run second frame

May 14, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Capping off their impressive regular season, the Otto-Eldred softball team chipped in one more dominating performance, downing Johnsonburg 16-1 in three

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers pick up steam late; Bradford softball drops second straight

May 13, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Looking to close the season out on a hot streak, the Portville baseball team scored their fifth straight wins as consistent batting carried them over the Eagles

Olean keeps noses in front, survives late Allegany-Limestone surge

May 13, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In a game of cat and mouse, the Olean softball team’s quick start was the ultimate difference maker in its 10-6 win over a