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Pollock: Can Brady pick up where McDermott left off for the Buffalo Bills?

September 11, 2026

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Columnist The biggest question about the Bills heading into the 2026 season is whether this year’s roster stands up against the talented one former

FILE -- Addison Earley scans the field during the Warriors' loss to Eden on Tuesday, Sept. 1. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors soccer nets double-digits in shutout over Franklinville; Olean girl’s tennis sweeps first trip to the court

September 10, 2026

SALAMANCA, NY – Having nine days to recover from their season-opening loss to Eden, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team erupted with a response, defeating Franklinville with a flurry of offense

Common Council approves plan to fix splash pad before the end of November

September 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a plan for the contractor of the War Veterans Park splash pad to fix it by the end

Seeing their home court for the first time this season, the Salamanca volleyball team was ultimately upended in front of their fans, losing to Gowanda in three sets. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

After strong start, Warriors fall flat in home opener

September 10, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Stepping out onto the court under their own banner for the first time this season, the Salamanca volleyball team was unable to

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work and the support of family, friends and faculty wove through comments of speakers at Friday’s

During the Bradford Little Theatre’s dress rehearsal for their upcoming play Deathtrap the main character Sidney Bruhl handcuffs a playwright who came looking for advice, find out what happens to him at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 or 18, or at 2 p.m. on May 19 at Togi’s Playhouse. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Little Theatre presents Deathtrap

May 18, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Time Magazine said, “If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” Fortunately for the residents of Bradford, the Bradford Little Theatre has

City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and many others gathered at the Bradford Brew Station on Chestnut Street on Thursday evening to