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Lady Owls’ comeback falls short in season opener

December 3, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RIDGWAY, PA – Despite trailing for the entirety of the game, the Bradford girls’ basketball had a shot to open their season with a win.

LYLE: Steelers’ offense shows true capabilities in win over Bengals

December 3, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE A little after a week following a deflating loss and the Pittsburgh Steelers have bounced back, returning to their AFC North-leading form as they won a

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills and the snow in Orchard Park too much for the 49ers

December 3, 2024

Cutline: Josh Allen interrupted coach Sean McDermott to make snow angels during his post-game interview on ESPN. McDermott obliged (more photos in story). Photo by Anglio Allen/Buffalo Bills. By CHUCK

Cattaraugus County IDA expected to hold Alle-Catt hearings this month

December 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Alle-Catt Wind Energy said Monday the company is pleased Cattaraugus County lawmakers asked the Industrial Development Agency to hold a public hearing on the company’s request for

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

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work and the support of family, friends and faculty wove through comments of speakers at Friday’s