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Running on single independent line, Aiello faces uphill re-election bid with Lincoln Party
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Over the weekend, Mayor Bill Aiello formally announced his re-election campaign on the Lincoln Party line. The three-term mayor was defeated in the Republican primary

Unlikely goal fuels Portville’s victory over Ellicottville/Franklinville
Panthers win 3-0 to remain unbeaten, tied for CCAA II lead PORTVILLE, NY — The Portville boys soccer team had created at least the potential for opportunities over the first

Excitement swirls around St. Bonaventure WBB after addressing last season’s struggles
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — Last season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team finished with just six wins, two of which were in the first two games of

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators’ win streak increases to five; Bradford volleyball swept by Lady Crusaders
ALLEGANY, NY – Three goals from three different Gators propelled the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team to a 3-0 win over Jamestown. Seeing the Red and Green for the first time

Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale, there was a palpable tension in the air. Despite seeing the Oilers’ even the scoreboard,

183rd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday; presale tickets now available
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Advance sale tickets to the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair that runs Aug. 1-8 are now on sale through Friday, July 31. Presale
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Oiler stumped early in last regular season road game
ST. CATHARINES, ON — Seeing the Ironbacks for the second time in three days, the Olean Oilers were quickly routed above the border, being put out by Niagara in seven

County lawmakers name Brian McClellan new full-time county historian
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Longtime Cattaraugus County Museum Curator Brian McClellan has been appointed county historian. McClellan will succeed recently retired historian Sharon Fellows, who was




