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Racing at Lock Haven this past weekend, eighth grader Charlie Vinelli set the school record for the two-mile course, claiming first in the middle school heat. | Photo submitted

Tessena leads Owls XC at Lock Haven

September 1, 2025

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Taking to Lock Haven University for the annual Bear Mountain River Run, Kaden Tessena once again led the Bradford boy’s track and field team as they

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville, has suspended discharge of treated water into Ischua Creek under order from the state Department of Environmental Conservation after a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek earlier this week.

Great Lakes Cheese identified as source of Ischua Creek fish kill

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday identified the Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville as the source of an organic discharge blamed

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Student cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be permitted during school which starts the 2025-26 school year next week. Local school districts will require students to keep cell phones in their lockers from bell to bell.

Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a major change in lifestyle — a school day without cell phones or other internet access.

(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

(Photo provided) The Indigenous Spirit Dancers will perform Tuesday night at St. Bonaventure University's Reilly Arena.

St. Bonaventure to host two Native American performances this week

September 17, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host two Native American performances at the Reilly Center Arena this week. On Tuesday, Marty Jimerson Jr. and the Indigenous Spirit Dancers will

Voter registration deadline is October 28

September 17, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY – Oct. 26 is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election, Cattaraugus County Election Commissioners Kevin Burleson and Cortney Spittler

Pollock: Miami was ‘like a home game’ for the Bills, but Buffalo may move forward without Bernard

September 15, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist After the Bills’ stunning 31-10 evisceration of the Dolphins, Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott

Cattaraugus County GOP Chairman Mark Heberling

Cattaraugus County Chairmen weigh in on Trump-Harris debate, November election: Agree the economy number one issue for County Residents

September 15, 2024

By: Eric M. Firkel – Olean Star This week presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in the first presidential debate since Biden left the race on July