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(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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Sapraicone (second from right), met with Cattaraugus County GOP officials in Olean Friday. Others from left are Legislator Rick Smith of Olean; County Republican Chairman Mark Heberling and Legislator Steve Teachman of Olean.

Sapraicone visits Cattaraugus County in his bid to unseat Sen Gillibrand

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mike Sapraicone sat in a booth at Green Acres last Friday with three Republican officials before heading off to his 11th county fair in

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Logan Goddard, 14, a 4-H member from Irving, speaks at the Cattaraugus County Fair Wednesday with county legislators and members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension board during a tour of the fairgrounds. His hog Fabio Sparklmane, lies at his feet.

County legislators tour fairgrounds, meet 4-H owners of animals to be auctioned

August 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Several Cattaraugus County lawmakers toured the county fairgrounds in Little Valley Wednesday with 4-H members and officials. The legislators and members of

FILE -- Kailey Bartlett scans the field during Port United's 1-1 draw with Elk County Catholic on Wednesday, Oct. 15. On Tuesday, the Lady Gators were eliminated by Brookville. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United eliminated in D9 quarterfinals; Olean girls, Salamanca boys shutout in season finales

October 21, 2025

BROOKVILLE, PA – Facing the third-seeded Lady Rovers, Port United’s postseason push ended in the District 9 Class A quarterfinals as they fell 3-1 to Brookville. The Lady Gators arrived

The Otto-Eldred volleyball team celebrates a set win during their sweep of Johnsonburg in the first round of the District 9 Class A playoffs. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors sweep Ramettes at home, advance to D9 Quarterfinals

October 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA — Despite some late-set struggles, including a comeback in the third, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team burst into the playoffs with a hard-fought

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