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(Photo provided) Participants in their modeled designs (from left): Gordon Porter and Elsie Porter, both of East Concord; Sammy Kratochvil, Cattaraugus; Amelia Fuller and Savannah Fuller, both of West Valley; Leah Olejniczak, Randolph; Penny Kratochvil, Cattaraugus, and Miranda Ritter and Alicia Ritter, both of Conewango Valley.

‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue

June 3, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed a variety of sewing projects at the county 4-H Fashion Revue on May 21st. “

(City of Olean YouTube) Aldermen (from left) David Anastasia, Vernon Robinson Jr. and Sonya McCall discussed amending the $19.8 million 2025-26 Olean city budget over a tax rate error on Tuesday.

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Kelly Reed was appointed Cattaraugus County administrator on Wednesday, succeeding Jack Searles, who held the office since 2003. Here, she’s congratulated by County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after being sworn in.

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Bill Aiello was one of the keynote speakers at Olean’s Memorial Day Ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday.

Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park

June 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean servicemen in the Vietnam War during his keynote address during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in

Allegany-Limestone's Kai Wojewoda-Ko drives down field during the Gators' regular season finale against Portville. On Saturday, the Gators will open their Section VI playoff run with the No. 1 seed. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFFS: A-L claims No. 1; Gariepy, Portville takes on Cardinals

October 19, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Holding a near-perfect regular season resume, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer leads the local-team charge as they enter the newly-unveiled Section VI playoff brackets, being the

St. Bonaventure University is No. 2 in New York in U.S. News and Princeton Review honors

October 19, 2026

St. Bonaventure — St. Bonaventure University has been named one of the nation’s leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Niche’s 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Port United, Bradford girl’s soccer ends regular season with wins

October 18, 2026

KNOX, PA – In their last game on the road, the Port United girl’s soccer team dished out a loss to the LadyPanthers, beating Keystone 3-1 behind the dual efforts

Despite dropping their season-opening exhibition game to Penn State, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team painted an early picture of what's to come for the 2026-2027 season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies’ exhibition loss to Penn State gives glimpse into team identity

October 17, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – After stepping under the bright center stage lights for the first time in over seven months, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team then