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Photo: The Bills defense celebrates another turnover against Miami. Photo by Ben Green/Buffalo Bills

In a short week and down two linebackers, the Bobby Babich’s Buffalo Bills’ defense stuffed a potent Miami offense

September 19, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist When the Bills needed a desperation deflection near the end zone of the potential game-winning touchdown pass to clinch

Members of the Olean Common Council talked about concerns over people living in side yard camping tents at Tuesday night’s Public Safety Committee meeting. From left are Aldermen David Anastasia, D-Ward 7; Vernon Robinson Jr., I-Ward 6, and Sonja McCall, D-Ward 4.

Alderman raise concerns over side yard camping tents in City

September 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Concerns were raised over camping tents being used in side yards in the city as temporary housing for homeless people at Tuesday’s Olean Common Council

Salamanca vs Randolph Boys Soccer 9-18-24

Salamanca/Cattaraugus Little Valley Picks up First Win in Boys Soccer

September 19, 2024

The Salamanca Boys soccer team picked up their first win of the season against Pine Valley-Gowanda in over-time on Monday before dropping their next one to a very tough and

Cuba-Rushford vs Catt/LV 9-7-24 (Photo; Jason Wick)

Week 6 CCMFL Midget League Results

September 18, 2024

Week 6 saw the undefeated Bolivar-Richburg Wolverines bring their record to 5-0 with a 41-22 victory over the host Wellsville Lions (2-3). The Wolverines continue to lead the league in

Hinsdale Vietnam veterans met Monday with Hinsdale Historian Stephen Clute (second from left) to discuss the dedication of the Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial July 13. Others from left are: John Tetlak, Ross Shaffer and Ed Koorse.

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend

May 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled and dedicated on July 13, during Hinsdale Central School’s Alumni Weekend. Hinsdale Town Historian Stephen

Lorelei Kelly of Rochester holds her five-month-old son Riggins and her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University's 164th Commencement at Reilly Center on Sunday, which was Mother's Day. (Photos by Rick Miller)

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic

May 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the Class of 2024 they were “the toughest class in St. Bonaventure history” at Sunday’s 164th

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit

May 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of at least $5 million for 2023 are waiting for the results of a final audit

Main Plant Process Building demolition has gone smoothly official tells legislators

May 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Demolition of the top three floors of the massive Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project has gone smoothly, CHBWV