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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Highland Hose Co. of Derby in Erie County won second place in the Best Appearing Fire Company competition at the 116th Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen in West Valley on Aug. 30.

Southwestern Assn. of Volunteer Firemen holds its 116th Convention in West Valley

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST VALLEY — More than 30 departments from four Western New York counties brought the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen (SWAVF) to the northern Cattaraugus County

Ricki Miller/Olean Star The Domestic Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was full of displays including firearms, fishing equipment lazer-cut images in wood and hunting accessories at the annual Sportsmen's Rendezvous in L:ittle Valley Friday. It is open through Sunday.

Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s Rendezvous sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association opened Friday at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. There are indoor booths and

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front of an East Otto fire truck is draped in a black bunting Wednesday in memory of Tim Lexer, a beloved local firefighter and former chief and a 911 dispatcher who died last week in an accident near his home. Police and fire vehicles escorted the hearse bearing Lexer's body from a funeral in Little Valley.

East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter

August 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East Otto community turned out Wednesday for fallen firefighter and dispatcher Tim Lexer as his body was escorted from a Little

Cattaraugus County Undersheriff Eric Butler

Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was nominated by Monday by the Cattaraugus County Republican Committee to run for sheriff in November. Republican Chairman

Portville boys soccer rolls Frewsburg in Class C First Round, still much to be desired for McIntosh

October 21, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With the regular season now in the rearview, the No. 5 seed Portville boys soccer team scored a big 4-0 win over No. 12

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Huskies pick up third straight in sweep of Trojans

October 20, 2025

OLEAN, NY – Picking up their third sweep in four games, the Olean volleyball team earned a third consecutive win in their home victory over Southwestern, winning 25-11, 25-22 and

On Sunday, District 9 released their selections for All-Stars, with Bradford picking up two honors. Pictured here is Jonathan Drum (front row, left to right), Evan Troisi, Chris Sentree, Miles Conrad, Kurt Wolfe (back row, left to right), Grady Snyder, Jacob Sloppy, Siden Magnuson and Kadyn Tessena. | Photo submitted

Tessena, Troisi earn District 9 All-Star nods

October 20, 2025

This past weekend, the selections from the 2025 District 9 Central League All-Stars were released, with Bradford emerging as with two selections. The Owls have been led by the star

Pollock: Loss by the Buffalo Bills in Atlanta was plenty disturbing

October 20, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist For the first time since the 2023 season opener, the Bills are not alone atop the AFC East. Two years ago Buffalo lost