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Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy.

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

Atlantic 10 women’s basketball pairings announced for 2025-26 season

June 18, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 17, the Atlantic 10 officially announced the regular season matchup pairings for women’s basketball. The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team will face Duquesne, Fordham, George

Atlantic 10 men’s basketball pairings announced for 2025-26 season

June 18, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 17, the Atlantic 10 officially announced the men’s basketball regular season matchup pairings for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is

Situational hitting evades Lizards in 6-2 loss to Genesee Rapids

June 18, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HOUGHTON — According Salamanca Lizards coach Jerico Weitzel, the key term when it comes to his team’s recent winless stretch is situational hitting. And against the

FILE -- Hartley Rahman stares down a pitch during the Olean Oilers' home-opening loss to Genesee on Monday. Against the Steamers, Rahman finished 1-for-5 with two RBIs as Olean improved to 5-2. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

In rematch with Hornell, Oilers weather storm, rally late for fifth win

June 17, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL, NY – Bouncing back from a tough loss, the Olean Oilers put themselves back in the win column with perseverance and persistence, downing the