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(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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) English Hunt Saddle competition in the 4-H horse ring at last week's Cattaraugus County Fair.

181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday

August 6, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and true highlighted the 181st annual Cattaraugus County Fair which wrapped up on Saturday. The fair usually runs for 7 days,

Kindt parole violation hearing held following recent Salamanca arrest

August 2, 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

(St. Bonaventure photo) Betsy Gingerich, wife of university President Jeff Gingerich, stands with two student volunteers at the Warming House, where she is a volunteer. She is chairman of a Sept. 26 fundraiser for the Warming House.

St. Bonaventure promoting Warming House Fundraiser

August 1, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of

Allegany-Limestone sees seven Corporate Cup boys team nods; Portville, Salamanca represented by one apiece

July 18, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — With the ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase less than two weeks away, let’s break down the New York rosters, starting with

With the NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase just under two weeks away, it's time to take a look at the rosters.

Gators send six to Corporate Cup boys’ Gold, Silver games; Bradford sends two

July 17, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Having just over a week until the ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase, it’s time to meet the teams and find

‘Quiet confidence’ powers Lizards to 10-8 win over Steamers

July 17, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After watching a six-run lead evaporate, it could be easy to throw in the towel, pack it in and let the mind wander to

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,