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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

Portville's Vic Vena stares down a defender during the Panthers' season-ending loss to Randolph in the Class C quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Late surge not enough as Portville’s season comes to a close

October 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – With just ten minutes remaining to salvage their season, the Portville boy’s soccer team was on high alert. Sending a barrage of

The Allegany-Limestone boy's soccer team celebrates after their shutout win over Medina in the Section VI Class B quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Coleman’s offense, Gators’ defense holds Medina scoreless en route to semifinals

October 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Taking to the turf two days after their initial postseason inauguration, the Gators had an arsenal coming into town. Compared to their

Salamanca's Brielle Massagli runs down the pitch during the Warriors' win over Newfane in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs.

Warriors offense overwhelms Newfane, advance to quarterfinals

October 21, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Led by early production, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team punched their ticket to the Section VI Class B quarterfinals, beating Newfane 4-1

FILE -- Olean's Courtney Obergfell fights for possession during the Huskies' win over Catt-Little Valley on Monday, Sept. 28. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean soccer eliminated by Lancers; Panthers drop regular season finale to Eden

October 21, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN, NY – Matched up against the top team in Section VI Class A bracket, the Olean girl’s soccer team’s season came to an end at the hands of Lewiston