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Oilers celebrate the Fourth of July with exhibition win over Dansville
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – On the country’s 250th birthday, Bradner Stadium saw it all. Between tick-for-tack sluggers, a faceoff of opposing coaches and waves of erupting

37th Ellicottville Championship Rodeo, a tribute to founder H. John Kent, runs through Sunday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The 37th annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo Friday night was a tribute to founder H. John Kent, who died last year. John’s wife Karen

Olean, other communities hosting Fourth of July events to mark Nation’s 250th birthday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean and other Cattaraugus County communities are planning a series of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday this Fourth of

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford Legion drops third straight; Oilers’ lead falls away late
COUDERSPORT, PA – Unable to stop an early Coudersport barrage, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team suffered their third consecutive defeat, falling to Post 192 8-3. After a solid

Fall 24′ freshman class expected to be largest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University reported Wednesday that more than 600 incoming freshmen have confirmed for the fall 2024 semester. As of Wednesday, 617 freshmen had committed to attend

Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean arrested, charged in connection with Hamlin Bank robbery
BREAKING NEWS SEAN CARR Olean Star ELDRED – Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery of Hamlin Bank and Trust

Children’s day Sunday in Franchot
OLEAN — The 29th Annual National Children’s Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Franchot Park. As part of the living memorial to all children,

Cattaraugus County legislators OK funding to spray mosquitos
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Kelly Andreano, R-Olean, couldn’t go to the store or walk down the street without someone complaining about mosquitoes. On




