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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.

Salamanca boys soccer looks to carry over positives after hefty defeat to Chautauqua Lake

September 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping its third straight game to start the season, the Salamanca boys soccer team is looking to string together the positives moving forward.

The Otto-Eldred volleyball team celebrates after sealing their third set win and sweep of Austin on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Four Matches, Four Sweeps: Lady Terrors continue hot start with win over Austin

September 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Bursting out of the gates with energy, confidence and an army of high-flying hitters, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team strung on their

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to hold NBA/G League Pro Day

September 9, 2025

NEW YORK — On Oct. 11, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will host a Pro Day at the NBA’s National Basketball Players Association training facility in midtown Manhattan. The

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Port soccer, volleyball earn shutout wins; Huskies volleyball opens with sweep

September 8, 2025

PORTVILLE, NY – Standing behind Kailey Bartlett’s three goals, the Port United girl’s soccer team improved to 3-2 with a road 3-0 win over Bolivar-Richburg. While Joanna Darush recorded an