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Eldred Borough provides update on sewer, water project

May 22, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com The Eldred Borough announced recently that most of Main Street will be running on one lane during daytime hours for the majority

Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy.

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

Gators remain perfect through seven games, score 56-39 win over Fredonia

January 4, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team’s immaculate start to the season continued as it put another tally in the win column with a 56-39 win

Salamanca's Corey Holleran pulls up for a contested jumper during the Warriors' loss to Wellsville last Saturday. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Roundup: Salamanca girls, boys split Friday hoops; Bradford boys fall in OT

January 3, 2025

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Responding from their first loss of the season, the Salamanca boys’ basketball team got back on track with a dominating 72-34 win over Cleveland Hill. While their

Pitt-Bradford's Jamarion Butler stretches out for a contested layup during the Panthers' win over Houghton on Tuesday, Dec. 10. | Photo by Taylor Komidar

“Everything we need is in our locker room”: Pitt-Bradford readies for conference play

January 3, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com After opening the season with the program’s best start in program history, the Pitt-Bradford mens’ basketball team is ready for the real work to begin.

Bradford's Hayley Keane takes a contested floater during the Lady Owls' season-opening loss to Ridgway on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Recently, Keane dropped 17 points and 20 rebounds in the championship game of the Kane Holiday Tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

LYLE: Keane leads Lady Owls to tournament win, sets sights on postseason

January 3, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In a lot of ways, sports can be compared to life. Just as in everyday life, teams and programs have a cycle. There’s a rise