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City of Bradford Police Sgt. Seth Shepherd, K9 Officer Duke and Todd Hennard gathered for a photo during Thursday evening’s fundraising event at the Bradford Brew Station. Fifty percent of all proceeds were donated to the City of Bradford Police K9 Unit. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford Shows Support for K9 Duke

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com Business owners, police officers, city workers, and many others gathered at the Bradford Brew Station on Chestnut Street on Thursday evening to

Bradford City Administrator Eric Taylor swore in Austin Coleman as the newest firefighter for the Bradford City Fire Department during Tuesday evening’s Bradford City Council meeting. Star photo by Daniella Langianese

Bradford City Council focuses on downtown improvements, ends requirement for property sale inspections

May 17, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com It was a busy meeting for the Bradford City Council on Tuesday night; with multiple motions to appoint interim positions, accepting resignations,

Wind turbines like these in northern Chauatauqua County, visible from the Cattaraugus County town of Dayton, are at the heart of a challenge by Cattaraugus County to the state Siuting Board's power to override a county road use agreement with the Alle-Catt developer. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

County challenging Siting Board ruling bypassing Alle-Catt road use agreement

May 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County is taking the New York State Board of Electric Generation Siting and the Environment to court over its decision on

Dr. Kevin D. Watkins, Cattaraugus County Public Health director.

Right Thinkers panel to discuss ‘State of Health Care’ Monday

May 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Right Thinkers will meet Monday, May 20, beginning at 5 p.m. at The Hall on Fourth Street in Allegany. There is a

After upsetting Maryvale in the Class A2 quarterfinals, the Olean boy's basketball team kept their playoff drive alive and well, downing East Aurora to punch their ticket to another Section VI championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

First half eruption carries Olean over Blue Devils, back to Section VI Championship

March 1, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Laying their groundwork early with an emphatic offensive performance, the Olean boy’s basketball team dominated and dispatched East Aurora, earning their spot

Ella Crouse turns a steal into points in transition during the opening quarter of the Warriors' win over Medina in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Salamanca rally falls short vs. Southwestern

February 28, 2026

Trojans hold off Warriors, 57-53, in Class B semis FREDONIA – For as formidable as it had been all season – 17 victories, a league co-championship, 12 wins by 15 points or more –

Bona offense sputters in loss to George Mason

February 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX, VA — Despite its record, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in all of the Atlantic

Bona women’s hoops secure first round bye in A10 tourney with win over Fordham

February 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The final day of the regular season always comes with its stressors. It is hard to keep the mind from wandering to every