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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

Ayla Van Scoter capitalizes on a point-blank look at the basket during the Lady Terrors' 32-point win over Austin in the first round of the D9 playoffs. | Photo by Taylor Komidar

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin

February 20, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of

Bonnies look to get back in win column against struggling, but similar Richmond

February 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team suffered yet another heart-wrenching loss late against Saint Joseph’s on Feb. 18. It was another addition to the

Bona women’s hoops looking to avenge loss to ‘feast or famine’ Ramblers

February 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The growth of the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has been well noted throughout this season, but it is not done taking steps

First year head coach Andrew Terwilliger (far right) stands with his son and player, Marcus, during Bradford's Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terwilliger, Wight hit the ground running in first year at the helm

February 20, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Finding the right person to pick up the torch can be a difficult task. Being the person to carry it can be even more challenging.