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Bradford's Tarren Reese looks on from second during the Owls' 8-2 loss to Punxsutawney. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Errors clip Owls’ wings in loss to Punxsutawney

April 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a day that saw more errors than hits, the Bradford baseball team fell to Punxsutawney, 8-2, as their losing streak grew

The Olean Common Council approved a $29.1million budget for 2025-26 Tuesday 5-2. From left are Alderman Lawrence Bennion Jr., R-Ward 1, who voted against the budget; Mayor Bill Aiello and Council; President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, who voted to pass the budget.

Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Administrator Jack Searles sits behind his desk in Olean. Searles is planning to step down in June and retire after almost 22 years in the post. He is in his 46th year of working for the county.

Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held

Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award

April 8, 2025

SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to

Tayden Margeson celebrates after throwing a 83-yard touchdown pass during Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale's overtime win over Salamanca on Friday. Margeson has been a key piece in the Gators' turnaround season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

STARLIGHT: Margeson and Co. break through Gators’ learning curve

October 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When returning to the ‘big stage’ of 11-on-11 varsity football, Marcus Grove knew there was bound to be some growing pains. Being

Dr. Watkins recognized by NY State Senate in presentation at County Legislature

October 15, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was recognized for his numerous contributions at Wednesday’s Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. State

Gies campaign outraises Langworthy in latest fundraising quarter

October 15, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, the Democratic congressional candidate in NY-23, raised over $350,000 during the latest quarterly fundraising period, outraising Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who

FILE -- Portville's Marissa Carls sets up a pass during the Panthers' win over Olean on Thursday, Sept. 3. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps Jamestown in final home game; Salamanca soccer finishes regular season with loss to Cardinals

October 14, 2026

PORTVILLE, NY – Taking to their own hardwood for the final time of the regular season, the Portville volleyball team tacked on one last sweep for their home fans, beating