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(City of Olean) Seneca Nation Tribal Councillor Tina Abrams scolds Olean Mayor Bill Aiello and Common Council members Tuesday for the city’s inaction on preventing sewage overflows into the Allegheny River in times of heavy rains.

Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows

March 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Randolph Future Farmers of America describe their efforts at rebranding local agriculture to members of the Cattaraugus County legislature on Wednesday, Farm Bureau Day.

Randolph FFA members tell legislators how they are rebranding local agriculture

March 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Members of the Randolph Future Farmers of America (FFA) made a presentation to Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday on local efforts to rebrand agriculture in

FILE: Otto-Eldred's Manning Splain takes a jumper during the Terrors' win over Naz Prep on Friday, March 7. Against Aquinas Academy, Splain would knock down four 3-points on the way to 19 points. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terror starters combine for 75 as they down Aquinas Academy, earn spot in state semis

March 15, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ERIE, PA – In a game that saw four Terrors score over 15 points, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team defeated Aquinas Academy 75-68, punching their

Bonnies see campaign come to a close after 76-59 loss to VCU in A10 Quarterfinal

March 14, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the face of an unforgiving VCU squad, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team saw its hopes for Atlantic 10 glory shatter. In

Warriors roll over Medina, return to Sectional title match

November 10, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – The Salamanca football team is good. Really good. If it wasn’t clear enough that the undefeated, defending Section VI champion, No. 1

J.C. Seneca to be sworn as new Seneca Nation president Tuesday

November 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star When J.C. Seneca takes the oath of office as Seneca Nation president on Tuesday, his thoughts will include his father, William Seneca, who served as president from

Bridget Marshall confirmed Olean City Attorney by Common Council

November 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olan Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen unanimously confirmed a Randolph attorney, Bridget Marshall, to succeed Jack Hart as Olean city attorney at a special meeting Tuesday. Mayor Bill Aiello

After sweeping Falconer, the Portville volleyball team poses with their Section VI Class C Champion plaque. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Portville remains unmatched

November 8, 2024

Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – The old adage is it’s hard to beat a team three times in