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W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend Saturday, Sunday at fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend events will kick off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce announces James M. Stitt is 2024 L.O.U.I.E. Award recipient
by Olean Area Chamber of Commerce OLEAN — Recipients of the L.O.U.I.E. Enterprising Business, and Presidential Awards for 2024 were announced Friday by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wellsville volleyball with big 3-2 win over B-R Andover-Whitesville soccer wins
October 17, 2024 Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — It was a five-set decision the first time around near the beginning of the season for

Two arrested for having $4 million in drugs at former Cuba cookie factory
By Rick Miller Olean Star CUBA — Two local residents were arrested last week as Cuba Police busted a marijuana growing operation in the former Farnsworth Cookie factory in Cuba

181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday
LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and true highlighted the 181st annual Cattaraugus County Fair which wrapped up on Saturday. The fair usually runs for 7 days,

Kindt parole violation hearing held following recent Salamanca arrest
By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department of Corrections and Community Safety (DOCCS) adjourned a final parole hearing for Edward Kindt on

St. Bonaventure promoting Warming House Fundraiser
ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of

Fifth Wounded Warriors Concert at Bradner Stadium a success
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The fifth Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Concert at Bradner Stadium July 20 was deemed a success earlier this week by host Col. Patrick












