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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,

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Chris Brooks: Great seasons for Fillmore boys, girls soccer, GV/B girls; volleyball sectionals

October 31, 2024

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com DANSVILLE — The top-seeded Lady Eagles of Fillmore had their hands full on Wednesday. One more obstacle obstructed their lane

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This sign is outside the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections office in LIttle Valley at the former elementary school on Rock City Street.

Only down ballot contest in county after sheriff’s race in Farmersville

October 31, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star After voting in the race between Sheriff Eric Butler and Democrat challenger Denny DJ Whitmore, most Cattaraugus County voters won’t find another down ballot contest. From the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Voters participate in early voting Thursday in the gymnasium in the former elementary school, in Little Valley.

Early voting in county on track to double from four years ago

October 31, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — By mid-afternoon on Wednesday, early voting in Cattaraugus County — and across much of the state — was on track to double the number

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville’s Laney Vincent returns a ball over the net during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Randolph in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals.

Lady Panthers defeat Randolph in quarterfinals, chase fifth state championship

October 31, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE – On the course for their fifth consecutive New York State Championship, the Portville volleyball team got their playoff run off to a good