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Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville’s Laney Vincent returns a ball over the net during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Randolph in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals.

Lady Panthers defeat Randolph in quarterfinals, chase fifth state championship

October 31, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE – On the course for their fifth consecutive New York State Championship, the Portville volleyball team got their playoff run off to a good

Brown, Sempolinski vie to succeed Giglio in 148th Assembly District

October 29, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Which political party can do more for the 148th Assembly District is a central question in the race between Great Valley Supervisor Dan Brown, a

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Pollock: The Buffalo Bills played past their mistakes in impressive win at Seattle

October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Normally, when a team is flagged 16 times with 13 of those penalties assessed,

Photo: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith said it felt like a road game at times. Josh Allen said, “Crowds can be such a big part of it. I do want to shout-out to the Bills Mafia. That was a crazy scene walking off the field to the thousands of fans still here.” Photo by Mike Fiechtner/Buffalo Bills

Pollock: Despite the dominance by the Buffalo Bills in Seattle, McDermott says there’s plenty to clean up

October 28, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star You knew he was going to say something like it, he always does, dominating win or blowout loss. The Bills’

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

During the Bradford Little Theatre’s dress rehearsal for their upcoming play Deathtrap the main character Sidney Bruhl handcuffs a playwright who came looking for advice, find out what happens to him at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 or 18, or at 2 p.m. on May 19 at Togi’s Playhouse. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Little Theatre presents Deathtrap

May 18, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Time Magazine said, “If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” Fortunately for the residents of Bradford, the Bradford Little Theatre has

City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and many others gathered at the Bradford Brew Station on Chestnut Street on Thursday evening to