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Portville's Sean Gardner tracks down a pass during the Panthers' first win of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers break the seal, end Salamanca’s hot streak in one-sided affair

September 16, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Through the first three weeks of the season, the Portville boy’s soccer team had been through the ringer. Seeing two games postponed,

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball up field during the Gators' win over Jamestown last Tuesday. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca sees third straight win; Huskies volleyball clean sheets Falconer

September 15, 2026

CATTARAUGUS, NY – Highlighted by an ace header from Presleigh Jimerson, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team tacked on their third consecutive win as they took down Catt-Little Valley 2-0. Tracking

Outside hitter Leora Dreher lifts off for a shot above the net during the Gators' win over Salamanca on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Gators survive in five against Salamanca

September 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Entering the fifth and final, the Gators were in the hot seat. After weathering an early gut punch they managed to rally,

FILE -- Austyn Douglass chases down a ball during the Lady Owls' win on Saturday, Aug. 29. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Mangold’s hat trick carries Lady Owls to shutout win; Salamanca boys remain undefeated

September 14, 2026

BRADFORD, PA – Another dominant scoring performance from Alyssa Mangold saw the Bradford girl’s soccer team tack on another win to their season, beating Brookville 6-0. Mangold was one of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Harmful algae blooms of blue-green algae have closed Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park going into the last week of summer. This sign is at the water line on Red House Lake beach.

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park

August 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

(Rick Miller - Olean Star) Goalie Dominic Cavallo of Allegany snags a puck Monday during the first skate and shoot of the 2024-25 season at the William O. Smith Recreation Center.

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season

August 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

(Revolution Rail photo) Revolution Rail, which operates several rail bike excursions in New York state including this one at North Creek that follows the Hudson River, is coming to the Village of Cattaraugus this fall.

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus

August 29, 2024

BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Lt. Nate Root (left) of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Criminal Division has been named undersheriff by Acting Sheriff Eric Butler.

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff

August 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff