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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,

Wind turbines like these in northern Chauatauqua County, visible from the Cattaraugus County town of Dayton, are at the heart of a challenge by Cattaraugus County to the state Siuting Board's power to override a county road use agreement with the Alle-Catt developer. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

County challenging Siting Board ruling bypassing Alle-Catt road use agreement

May 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County is taking the New York State Board of Electric Generation Siting and the Environment to court over its decision on

Welcome back, Poyer for the Buffalo Bills as the 16-player practice squad is filled

September 1, 2025

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist The Bills filled their 16-player practice squad Wednesday afternoon and 15 of them are former Buffalo players, albeit one of those

Racing at Lock Haven this past weekend, eighth grader Charlie Vinelli set the school record for the two-mile course, claiming first in the middle school heat. | Photo submitted

Tessena leads Owls XC at Lock Haven

September 1, 2025

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Taking to Lock Haven University for the annual Bear Mountain River Run, Kaden Tessena once again led the Bradford boy’s track and field team as they

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville, has suspended discharge of treated water into Ischua Creek under order from the state Department of Environmental Conservation after a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek earlier this week.

Great Lakes Cheese identified as source of Ischua Creek fish kill

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday identified the Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville as the source of an organic discharge blamed

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Student cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be permitted during school which starts the 2025-26 school year next week. Local school districts will require students to keep cell phones in their lockers from bell to bell.

Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a major change in lifestyle — a school day without cell phones or other internet access.