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Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as

(Photo provided) Visitors to last year's W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley look at locally-made crafts for sale from local artisans and manufacturers.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend Saturday, Sunday at fairgrounds

October 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend events will kick off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce announces James M. Stitt is 2024 L.O.U.I.E. Award recipient

October 19, 2024

by Olean Area Chamber of Commerce OLEAN — Recipients of the L.O.U.I.E. Enterprising Business, and Presidential Awards for 2024 were announced Friday by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Wellsville volleyball with big 3-2 win over B-R Andover-Whitesville soccer wins

October 18, 2024

October 17, 2024 Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — It was a five-set decision the first time around near the beginning of the season for

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca walks off Gowanda in high-scoring affair; Bradford baseball suffers defeat despite hot start vs. Punxy

March 30, 2026

SALAMANCA, NY — In a tug-of-war affair, the Salamanca softball team ultimately emerged 11-10 victors over Gowanda. The Panthers pounced in the top of the very first frame, bringing four