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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

(Photo provided) Rep. Nick Langworthy speaks at a press conference at Field of Dreams on Tuesday where he highlighted his sponsorship of the Energy Choice Act that would prevent state and local governments from restricting home energy heating by natural gas.

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill

September 1, 2025

ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) New Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hansen of Delevan is congratulated by Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald Ploetz after she was sworn in Wednesday.

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

Five Owls cross the finish line in first place as the Bradford boy's cross country team swept their final dual meet of the season. Crossing the finish line is Jordan Hogue (left to right), Evan Troisi, Tony McDonald, Kadyn Tessena and Xavier Frontino. | Photo submitted

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators’ win streak increases to five; Bradford volleyball swept by Lady Crusaders

September 30, 2025

ALLEGANY, NY – Three goals from three different Gators propelled the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team to a 3-0 win over Jamestown. Seeing the Red and Green for the first time

Woj, roster retention and veteran leadership, keys for St. Bonaventure MBB ahead of new season

September 30, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — The Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season is officially here. But for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, the early goings of this campaign

Pollock: Saints gave the Buffalo Bills all they wanted on Sunday afternoon

September 30, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist If you bet the Bills and gave those 16 1/2 points you won’t be cashing that ticket any time soon. New Orleans, now

Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets

September 29, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The