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Fifth Wounded Warriors Concert at Bradner Stadium a success
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The fifth Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Concert at Bradner Stadium July 20 was deemed a success earlier this week by host Col. Patrick

Southern Tier Restaurant Week set for August 9-16 by GOACC
OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will present 2024 Southern Tier Restaurant Week Aug. 9-16. Participating GOACC member restaurants will be offering a specialty item or a

County fair’s demolition derby draws good grandstand crowd
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The first of two demolition derbies was the highlight of Day Three of the 181st Cattaraugus County Fair on Monday night. Twenty-six

Kindt due for court hearing on parole violation Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials will learn Thursday whether their comments regarding Edward Kindt fleeing parole supervision for six days until his arrest in Salamanca last Wednesday

Atlantic 10 men’s basketball pairings announced for 2025-26 season
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 17, the Atlantic 10 officially announced the men’s basketball regular season matchup pairings for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is

Situational hitting evades Lizards in 6-2 loss to Genesee Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HOUGHTON — According Salamanca Lizards coach Jerico Weitzel, the key term when it comes to his team’s recent winless stretch is situational hitting. And against the

In rematch with Hornell, Oilers weather storm, rally late for fifth win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL, NY – Bouncing back from a tough loss, the Olean Oilers put themselves back in the win column with perseverance and persistence, downing the

Isaac, Brady named Salamanca’s Athletes of the Year
SALAMANCA — With the end of the academic year fast approaching, Salamanca High School has announced the recipients of its Athlete of the Year Awards as well as the honorees











