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County legislators approve changes to retirees health insurance for ‘as good or better’ coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to switch 651 county retirees’ health insurance to a customized Medicare advantage plan effective Dec. 31. Retirees
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United forced into do-or-die season finale; Huskies volleyball sweeps Jamestown
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Facing a 1-1 stalemate with Eisenhower, the Port United girl’s soccer team’s playoff hopes now rest on the final game of the season. Coming off a

Bray nets three as Panthers keep hot streak rolling
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – A three-shot-three goal day from one of their youngest players on the roster led the Portville girl’s soccer team to an overpowering

County administrator insists Medicare Advantage will be ‘as good or better’ than retirees’ existing coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s proposal to change the health insurance benefits for about 650 retirees is designed to be as good or better than

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Myers ends Olean’s losing streak; Hubbers’ Dickerson, Kisko combine for eight touchdowns in win over Coudy
DUNKIRK, NY – Four touchdowns from Dom Myers led the Olean football team back into the win column, leaving enemy territory with a 41-18 win over Dunkirk. The Huskies wasted

Pressure no problem for Allegany-Limestone in overtime thriller over Salamanca
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HINSDALE, NY – As just a sophomore, Ty Margeson has already collected an impressive resume. Taking over under center ever since his first time walking

St. Bonaventure University announces tuition-free initiative for eligible students starting in Fall 2027
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with

Common Council gets update as city swimming pool repair project costs approach $2 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen got updates earlier this week on the status of the War Veterans Park swimming pool and splash pad projects. In July, Mayor Amy




