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Tyler Simmons lifts up for a shot over a Kane defender during Bradford's win over the Wolves. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford returns to the win column with rugged win over Wolves

January 8, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Playing their third game in four days, the Bradford boy’s basketball team snapped their short losing skid with a 36-25 knock-down-drag-out win

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald D. Ploetz swears in County Legislature leaders Wednesday. From left are Majority Whip Donald Benson of Allegany, Assistant Majority Leader Norman Marsh of Little Valley, Majority Leader Kelly Andreano of Olean, Vice Chairman Ginger Schroder of Farmersville and Chairman Andrew Burr of Gowanda.

No surprises at Cattaraugus County Legislature’s reorganization meeting

January 8, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — There were no surprises Wednesday as Cattaraugus County lawmakers held their reorganizaion meeting to get ready for the new year. Republicans hold

Bonnies use strong second half to take down Duquesne on the road

January 8, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — It wasn’t the prettiest game by any margins. The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team scored just 15 points in the first half of its

Efficient Richmond offense too much for Bonnies in 89-80 loss

January 8, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was simply no stopping the Spiders. A team chock-full of experience, veteran leadership and offensive firepower, Richmond managed to put it all

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

(Photo provided) Rep. Nick Langworthy speaks at a press conference at Field of Dreams on Tuesday where he highlighted his sponsorship of the Energy Choice Act that would prevent state and local governments from restricting home energy heating by natural gas.

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill

September 1, 2025

ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) New Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hansen of Delevan is congratulated by Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after she was sworn in Wednesday.

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,