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J.C. Seneca elected Seneca Nation president over Tuesday over General

November 6, 2024

IRVING — After winning the Seneca Nation Presidential Primary by a two-to-one margin in September, J.C. Seneca on Tuesday received a mandate in the Seneca General Election by earning over 87% of the popular vote over his

Pollock: St. Bonaventure overcomes errors as Bonnies open basketball season with solid win

November 6, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star As they stood for the national anthem, Monday night at the Reilly Center, Mark Schmidt’s and Andy Newman’s

Newly elected Sheriff, Eric Butler, with former Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb

Eric Butler elected Cattaraugus County Sheriff

November 5, 2024

By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star Based on early election results, the Olean Star is calling the election for Cattaraugus County Sheriff for Eric Butler. Butler, the acting Sheriff, handily

St. Bonaventure guard Melvin Council Jr. dribbles through contact during the Bonnies' season-opening win over Cal State Northridge on Monday. | St. Bonaventure athletics/Craig Melvin

Opening Night Results In Definitive Bonnies Win, 70-56 vs. CSUN

November 5, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Upon entering the Reilly Center for Monday night’s men’s basketball season opener, St. Bonaventure fans likely immediately were on the look out for a game program

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work and the support of family, friends and faculty wove through comments of speakers at Friday’s

During the Bradford Little Theatre’s dress rehearsal for their upcoming play Deathtrap the main character Sidney Bruhl handcuffs a playwright who came looking for advice, find out what happens to him at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 or 18, or at 2 p.m. on May 19 at Togi’s Playhouse. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Little Theatre presents Deathtrap

May 18, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Time Magazine said, “If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” Fortunately for the residents of Bradford, the Bradford Little Theatre has

City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and many others gathered at the Bradford Brew Station on Chestnut Street on Thursday evening to

Bradford City Administrator Eric Taylor swore in Austin Coleman as the newest firefighter for the Bradford City Fire Department during Tuesday evening’s Bradford City Council meeting. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford City Council focuses on downtown improvements, ends requirement for property sale inspections

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com It was a busy meeting for the Bradford City Council on Tuesday night; with multiple motions to appoint interim positions, accepting resignations,