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Aiden Hulings, a computer information systems and technology graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, walks during the spring commencement ceremony last month. Hulings, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, finished his final semester at Pitt-Bradford while deployed to the Middle East thanks to the help of his professors.

Pitt-Bradford recognized for military friendliness

May 21, 2024

Edited by DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com For the 14th consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received recognition for its support of active military and veteran

Frank Puglisi (left), shown here in a 2018 photo with state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee after seven years. (Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee Photo)

Puglisi resigns as Cattaraugus County Democratic party chairman after 7 years

May 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Frank Puglisi has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Party. Puglisi, who serves as Lyndon town clerk, has been Democratic chairman for

The Intersection at East State and Barry streets will become a mini roundabout in Phase III of Walkable Olean which got underway Monday. Expect traffic delays. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Walkable Olean Phase III gets underway, Barry Street roundabout is talk of the town

May 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Phase III of Walkable Olean — East State Street from North Union Street to East Avenue — got underway Monday, Mayor Bill Aiello

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Port soccer, volleyball earn shutout wins; Huskies volleyball opens with sweep

September 8, 2025

PORTVILLE, NY – Standing behind Kailey Bartlett’s three goals, the Port United girl’s soccer team improved to 3-2 with a road 3-0 win over Bolivar-Richburg. While Joanna Darush recorded an

Overtime heartbreaker sinks Allegany-Limestone girls soccer

September 8, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls soccer team, looking to push its record back to even on the year, had Southwestern on the ropes. Leading 3-2, the

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the Steelers' Week One win over the New York Jets on Sunday. | Alysa Rubin/Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers open season with mix of surprises and sighs

September 8, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Throughout Sunday morning, as I walked the aisles of my hometown grocery store collecting the provisions for the NFL’s opening day, worry and doubt clouded

St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse sees three selected in NLL Draft

September 8, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse team had three players selected in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Draft on Sept. 6. Highlighting the picks was Kyle Pepper, who