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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Retired Department of the Aging Director Cathy Mackay (center) was honored Wednesday by Cattaraugus County lawmakers with a proclamation and an engraved gift. At left is Human Services Committee Chairman Kelly Andreano and Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr is at right.

Cathy Mackay, retired Aging director is recognized by county lawmakers

December 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cathay Mackay, who retired after 27 years as director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, was recognized Wednesday at the county

High School Scoreboard

December 12, 2024

(To report scores and results, please email lyleoleanstar@gmail.com) Boys Basketball Monday, Dec. 9 Coudersport 69, Portville 44 Olean 52, Wellsville 51 Warren 56, Bradford 38 Tuesday, Dec. 10 Otto-Eldred 76,

Bradford's Marcus Terwilliger takes a leaning jumper during the Owls' 38-35 win over Punxsutawney. Terwilliger led the Owls with 12 points in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford outlasts Punxsy, earns first league win

December 12, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite missing eight free throws in the last minute of play, the Bradford boys’ basketball team survived Punxsutawney’s late rally, narrowly winning

St. Bonaventure unveils plans for construction, renovation of athletic facilities

December 12, 2024

On Dec. 12, St. Bonaventure Athletics officially announced its plans for the construction of new athletic facilities and the renovation of existing structures that will be home to the Bonnies’

Pollock Prediction: Jets defense plus Allen’s health equals a New York victory over the Buffalo Bills

October 13, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist When the Jets host the Bills Monday night at Metlife Stadium in the Meadowlands (ABC-TV, Bills Radio Network, 8:20),

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville quarterback Eli Sleggs hands the ball off to Maxx DeYoe during the Panthers win over Fredonia on Friday. DeYoe scored four touchdowns against the Hillbillies with over 200 rushing yards.

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies

October 12, 2024

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies PORTVILLE, NY – No one likes an upset. Even worse would be an upset on Senior Night. However, after a lack-luster

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) An Amish buggy drives along the Amish Trail in western Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus County officials tour agribusiness along Amish Trail

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials got a glimpse inside several Amish businesses and homes during a tour of the Amish Trail on the western part of the county on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislator Ginger Schroder (standing at right), spoke in support of amending requirements in the county's 2021 Animal Abusers Registry. Schroder and several other legislators and county officials wore pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a modest $22,000 increase in its 2025 contract with Cattaraugus County, a spokesman told county lawmakers