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The Otto-Eldred volleyball team celebrates their win over Cameron County on Monday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors get hot, sweep Cam Co in home opener

August 31, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In their first showing back in the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team earned another win within its walls, downing Cameron

Mayor Sherburne issues temporary order restricting use of Lincoln Park gazebo, pavilion

August 31, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne said Monday she has temporarily restricted access to portions of Lincoln Park for public health and safety reasons. Sherburne issued

Bradford's Evan Troisi battles an ECC defender for possession during the Owls' season-opening loss to the Crusaders on Saturday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Bradford boy’s soccer, volleyball split weekend debut

August 30, 2026

BRADFORD, PA – Opening their 2026 campaign on their own turf, the Bradford boy’s soccer team was unable to protect its early lead, ultimately falling to Elk County Catholic 3-1.

Bradford's Alexis Kicior (left to right), Karissa Chamberlain and Alyssa Mangold celebrate after taking a 2-0 advantage in the Lady Owls' win over Elk County Catholic. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Owls developing core opens season with win over Elk County Catholic

August 29, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – The road back to the top tends to be a slow one, with one foot after being placed after another in a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (at podium), flanked by public officials, announced a $108,594 grant to the Delevan Fire Department for new turnout gear. Others (from left) are: Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling, Delevan Fire Chief Jeff Holmes, Mayor John Stumpf and Yorkshire Supervisor Marcia Lexer.

Langworthy announced $108,000 grant to Delevan Fire Department for new gear

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star DELEVAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday the Delevan Fire Department had received a $108,594 FEMA grant to purchase new turnout gear. Langworthy, R-NY 23,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Highland Hose Co. of Derby in Erie County won second place in the Best Appearing Fire Company competition at the 116th Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen in West Valley on Aug. 30.

Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New York counties brought the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF) to the northern Cattaraugus County

Ricki Miller/Olean Star The Domestic Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was full of displays including firearms, fishing equipment lazer-cut images in wood and hunting accessories at the annual Sportsmen's Rendezvous in L:ittle Valley Friday. It is open through Sunday.

Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s Rendezvous sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association opened Friday at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. There are indoor booths and

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front of an East Otto fire truck is draped in a black bunting Wednesday in memory of Tim Lexer, a beloved local firefighter and former chief and a 911 dispatcher who died last week in an accident near his home. Police and fire vehicles escorted the hearse bearing Lexer's body from a funeral in Little Valley.

East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter

August 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday for fallen firefighter and dispatcher Tim Lexer as his body was escorted from a Little