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(Cutline: Josh Allen being protected by Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, is 12-2 versus Miami, with 37 touchdown passes in 14 games and five rushing touchdowns. Rick Scuteri photo)

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy

November 3, 2024

A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot

PORTV 24.jpg Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Mehki Muhyee dives for a reception during the Panthers’ 28-6 win over Fredonia.

Portville football upsets top seeded Newfane; Lady Panthers volleyball reaches finals once again

November 1, 2024

NEWFANE, NY – Opening their postseason with a matchup against top-seeded Newfane, the Portville football team overcame a back-and-forth affair to take home a 34-21 victory in the Section VI

Salamanca's Xavier Peters takes the ball down the sideline during the Warriors' 49-12 win over Cleveland Hills. Peters ended with 149 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title

November 1, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – A win is a win. But a blowout win in front of your home crowd is a much better way to open

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This sign is outside the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections office in LIttle Valley at the former elementary school on Rock City Street.

Only down ballot contest in county after sheriff’s race in Farmersville

November 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star After voting in the race between Sheriff Eric Butler and Democrat challenger Denny DJ Whitmore, most Cattaraugus County voters won’t find another down ballot contest. From the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Lon Myers stands with his wife Becky Wednesday as they prepare for the 66th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park this weekend. He is director of this Year’s pilgrimage.

More than 700 expected this weekend at 66th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

May 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 700 nature enthusiasts are expected to attend this weekend’s 66th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park. It is

(City of Olean) Degawenodas, a Seneca Indian and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ to protect the Allegheny River, asked Olean aldermen Tuesday what plans they had to prevent future sewage discharges into the river.

Seneca asks Olean Council its plans to stop future Allegheny discharges

May 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A member of the Seneca Nation and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ asked Olean aldermen what they were prepared to do to prevent future

Connecting Communities in Action, Salamanca, New York

May 28, 2024

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC MEETING TO FILL COMMUNITY SECTOR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS CCA helps build resilient communities by helping people achieve economic, physical, and emotional security. The Board of

(Daniella Langianese/Star News Photo) Commander Don Langley of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 212 of Bradford, spoke about honoring and remembering all those lost to wars, both foreign and domestic, during a Memorial Service under sunny skies on Sunday morning in Willow Dale Cemetery in Bradford.

McKean Co. celebrates a Memorial Day rich in original purpose

May 28, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Today Bradford celebrated somber Memorial Day services in honor of our fallen soldiers. Due to impending storm predictions from the National Weather Service,