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(Photo provided) Cattaraugus County Democrats nominated Denny "DJ" Whitmore to run for sheriff in a special election Nov. 5. He will face Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, the Republican nominee.

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in the special election to succeed retired Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb. On Sunday, the Cattaraugus County

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump

August 17, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have brought presidential politics back to square one, U.S. Rep.

Kindt parole violation hearing held following Salamanca arrest

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department of Corrections and Community Safety (DOCCS) adjourned a final parole hearing for Edward Kindt on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (at podium), flanked by public officials, announced a $108,594 grant to the Delevan Fire Department for new turnout gear. Others (from left) are: Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler, Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling, Delevan Fire Chief Jeff Holmes, Mayor John Stumpf and Yorkshire Supervisor Marcia Lexer.

Langworthy announced $108,000 grant to Delevan Fire Department for new gear

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star DELEVAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Tuesday the Delevan Fire Department had received a $108,594 FEMA grant to purchase new turnout gear. Langworthy, R-NY 23,

Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships

July 16, 2025

FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at the 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. On July 14,

(Photo provided) Aaron Gies of Olean has announced he is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd Congressional District. He would run against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy

Bona theology prof Aaron Gies will run against Langworthy

July 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure University theology professor, announced plans Thursday to run as a Democrat against Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Niagara County. Gies announced two

Oilers, Lizards All-Stars tout nods as representation of continued development

July 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — For the Olean Oilers’ Owen Smith and Luis Arreola and the Salamanca Lizards’ Dylan Kinney and Connor Smith, their selection to the 2025 New

Kai Caskey (left), of Bavarian Hills, recorded a 4-over-par 74 to claim both the boys Division II (14-15) title and the low overall round at the second stop of the Penn-York Junior Golf League on Monday at The Pennhills Club in Bradford. Caskey won the divisional title by six strokes over Liam McArdle (Caledonia, right), who placed second for the second-consecutive week. | Photo provided

Bouncing back: Caskey claims low round at Pennhills

July 14, 2025

Caskey cards 74; Chamberlain wins Div. I title with 75 By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Star BRAFORD, Pa. – Kai Caskey had played the week before at Elkdale Country