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Punxsy rocks Bradford, spoils Homecoming game
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Looking to snap a three game losing streak as well as give their homecoming crowd a reason to celebrate, the Bradford football team

Portville Remains Undefeated in Section VI Girls Soccer
On a perfect fall evening in Portville the host Panthers continued their dominate play as they defeated the previously unbeaten Ellicottville Eagles 4-1 on Thursday night. The game started as

Salamanca Varsity Swim Moves to 5-1
The Salamanca Girls Varsity swim team continues their winning ways with a 112-74 victory over Fredonia/Dunkirk/Forestville. Coach Laurie Lafferty John is very encouraged by her team’s effort… “The amount of

CCMFL Playoff Picture
Following a 7-week schedule, 6 games and a bye, the playoff picture is complete and the Playoffs are ready to begin this weekend in the CCMFL. The Pee Wee and

Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
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

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles
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

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

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial Day Parade along Main Street and ceremony outside Allegany Town Hall. The Allegany American Legion












