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(City of Olean YouTube) Outgoing Olean Common Council President John Crawford (left) hands gavel to Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., who was elected the first Black common council president. Crawford has taken a new job and stepped down as council president, but will continue as Ward 5 alderman.

Vernon Robinson Jr. elected first Black council president

August 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., was elected Olean Common Council Tuesday after then-president John Crawford, D-Ward 5, resigned the post. Robinson, an

Going into the 2025 season, the Bradford football team returns 12 varsity Owls. Pictured here is Logan Kohler (front, left to right), Kaden Kicior, Matt DeCasper, Tommy Langdon, Kolton Miller, Lucas Wallace, Blake Callihan (back, left to right), Sean Ward, Kaleb Mackey, Braylon Little, Jacob Abers and Andrew Giordano. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls implement new offense as they fill gaps, sustain development

August 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Progress isn’t formed over night. It takes time, continuous dedication and rigorous trials and errors and while the Bradford football team has

(Photo provided) Stan Cizdziel of West Valley, who was in anaphylactic shock after getting stung repeatedly by bees on July 26 while cutting trees hugs Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Deputy Rachel Zimmer last week, thanking her for rushing to the scene with an Epi-pen that brought him out of shock. At left is Sheriff Eric Butler.

Cattaraugus Sheriff’s deputies save lives with EpiPen program

August 12, 2025

On July 26th, Stanley Cizdziel was cutting trees with a friend when they encountered a hive of bees, Cattaraugus County Sheriff Butler reported. As they dropped the chainsaw and ran

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Steve Langert of Pleasant Valley holds a Triumph Master Grip trap, a collector’s item he values at $550 at the 45th annual Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous last weekend at the county fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Sportsmen’s Rendezvous boosts trapping, hunting and camaraderie

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — For those who think fur trapping is a bygone era, several thousand people attending the 45th Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

Gies campaign outraises Langworthy in latest fundraising quarter

October 15, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, the Democratic congressional candidate in NY-23, raised over $350,000 during the latest quarterly fundraising period, outraising Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who

FILE -- Portville's Marissa Carls sets up a pass during the Panthers' win over Olean on Thursday, Sept. 3. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps Jamestown in final home game; Salamanca soccer finishes regular season with loss to Cardinals

October 14, 2026

PORTVILLE, NY – Taking to their own hardwood for the final time of the regular season, the Portville volleyball team tacked on one last sweep for their home fans, beating

Owen Buzzard celebrates after scoring his third goal of the night, completing the hat trick during the Gators' win over Olean on Wednesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Buzzard’s first hat-trick carries Allegany-Limestone on Senior Night

October 14, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Since being called up to the varsity level, Owen Buzzard has taken his job as a starting forward in stride. Helping lead

Bills rally past Rams in instant classic

October 14, 2026

Overtime victory keeps fans up late for epic Bills win It was an instant classic. When the Bills survived a pair of James Cook fumbles, mustered a block of the