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(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling (left), met up with Lee Zeldin former GOP candidate for New York governor at the Republican Presidential Convention in Milwaukee on Monday.

Heberling likes JD Vance pick for VP; glad Trump survived brush with death

July 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star MILWAUKEE — Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling on Tuesday praised the selection by former President Donald Trump of JD Vance as the vice

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park was dedicated Saturday in front of about 150 people.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication attended by 150

July 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — Nearly 150 people attended Saturday’s dedication ceremony for the new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park — something everyone was long overdue. The

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Mike Spors, a knife collector from Janesville, WI, buys and sells pocket knives, hunting knives and straight razors. He said attendance was good on opening day of Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Village of Knives opening day showcases county’s cutleries

July 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The “Village of Knives” exhibit at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds kicked off its three-day run Friday with a steady stream of visitors.

(Cattaraugus County Health Department) Aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide over wetlands in Cattaraugus County reduced the numbers of adults mosquitoes, but they are headed back up, which could lead to additional spraying.

Another mosquito larvicide spraying may be needed

July 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After finding as many as 1,800 mosquitoes a week in special traps in mid-May, the Cattaraugus County Health Department recommended aerial spraying of

Portville brings right mindset on offense, takes down Falconer 11-4

May 8, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — While in the midst of a chaotic, up-and-down season in which his team sits with an even 5-5 record, Portville softball coach Bill Torrey

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean softball smashes Marauders; A-L baseball shut out by Wellsville

May 8, 2025

DUNKIRK, NY – Bouncing back from two straight loses, the Olean softball team regained confidence with a 17-0, four-inning win over Dunkirk. The Huskies’ bats came ready to play, with

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: A-L baseball falls in extras; Portville softball, Olean baseball victims of late offense in losses

May 7, 2025

DUNKIRK, NY — In an ultra-competitive CCAA Div. I, one run can make all the difference. Unfortunately for the Allegany-Limestone baseball team — currently last in the league — it

Bradford's Mackenzie Taylor slides across home plate, scoring the Lady Owls' first run of their 13-3 win over Oswayo Valley. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Big bats lift Bradford over Oswayo Valley, complete season sweep

May 7, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – With equal parts of patience and power at the plate as well as a hive-mind defense in the field, the Bradford softball