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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Norm Marsh, chairman of the Cattaraugus County Legislature's Development and Agriculture Committee, holds a caterpillar he used to predict the severity of the 2024-25 winter at the W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend well attended at county fairgrounds

October 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Over 1,000 visitors attended the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend event at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds over

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Connor Roulo sends the ball downfield during the Panthers’ 2-0 win over Ellicottville.

Weekend Sports Round-Up Portville, Salamanca Olean pick up Friday wins on the road

October 20, 2024

Portville, Salamanca, Olean pick up Friday wins on the road SILVER CREEK, NY – The Panthers earned their fourth win of the season after a shutout beat down of Silver

Pollock Prediction on game: Despite the division lead, the Buffalo Bills can’t afford to be complacent

October 20, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist This is not the week to be complacent. The Bills, coming off an unsightly 23-20 win over the Jets

Photo by Bob Crandall Addie John battles for possession against Catt-Little’s Makenzie Harvey during the Lady Eagles' 7-0 win. John ended with two goals and an assist.

Regional Sports Round-up

October 20, 2024

Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Salamanca boys hoops fall as Dunkirk completes fourth quarter comeback

January 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the grand majority of its game against CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk, the Salamanca boys basketball team had done everything right. The Warriors,

Otto-Eldred locks down a Port Allegany ballhandler during the Lady Terrors' season sweep over the Lady Gators. Leading O-E on both sides of the court, Hakes ended with a game-high 22 points and three steals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star file photo) Allegany Fire Department will sponsor Allegany Old Home Days June 24-27. This photo is from June 24, 2024, when the last Allegany Old Home Day was held. Last year's carnival was canceled.

Allegany Fire Department announces return of Old Home Week this year

January 27, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Fire Department announced Tuesday that Allegany Old Home Week would return this June for a four-day run from June 24-27. Last

Bona women’s hoops looking to turn frustration into results at Dayton

January 27, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After consecutive losses, which were heartbreaking for different reasons, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was looking for answers. Its games against Fordham