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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Crank up this interactive antique tractor at Pumpkinville.

Popular Pumkinville opens Saturday for its 29th season

September 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Pumpkinville opens for its 29th season at its current location at 2844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, on Saturday, Sept. 14, with more

Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — New York State Police are investigating the cause of an early morning fire that claimed the lives of several members of a town

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Walkable Olean III construction continued Wednesday on East State Street in front of the Olean Municipal Building. Millennium Construction crews built curbs around the medians which will continue the floral themes in the downtown medians.

Crews gear up for Walkable Olean IV as East State project continues

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the East Street construction of Walkable Olean IIl continues, initial steps for construction on South Union Street are underway for Walkable Olean IV. Millennium

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The line of customers stretched to the outside of Cummins Cider Mill when the iconic store reopened Wednesday after being closed for the past six years. The parking lot was full and cars parked on both sides of Route 417.

Cummins Cider Mill in Portville reopens after closing 6 years ago

September 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald PORTVILLE — Lines stretched outside Cummins Cider Mill when it reopened Wednesday after a six-year hiatus. The parking lot in front of the iconic cider mill

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle At halftime, the Bradford boys soccer team recognized their five seniors: Jared Caldwell (left to right), Gabe Tate, Damiano Dal Pas, Aiden Willard and Owen Manion.

Four seniors score as Owls out-gun Oil City on Senior Night

October 8, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Desperate to get their season back on track, the Bradford soccer team was able to add another win to their record with a 6-0 win over

(Photo provided) St. Bonaventure Mother Cabrini interns talk with senior citizens at the Senior Wellness & Nutrition Site in Delevan about fall prevention.

St. Bonaventure health interns provide outreach to underserved

October 8, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Health Department Registered Nurse Sidney Earley gives Karen Balcarczak of Limestone an influenza vaccine last week at a vaccination clinic at the Limestone Fire Department Community Center.

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway

October 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid vaccines at clinics across the county this month. There are nine more influenza and Covid

MORE THAN A GAME: On Homecoming afternoon, GV/Belfast honors former captain Adison Grusendorf, collects emotional victory “For Adi” over C-R after Tallman nets both goals to lead offense towards 9th win of season

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County

October 8, 2024

Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.