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County fair’s demolition derby draws good grandstand crowd
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The first of two demolition derbies was the highlight of Day Three of the 181st Cattaraugus County Fair on Monday night. Twenty-six

Kindt due for court hearing on parole violation Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials will learn Thursday whether their comments regarding Edward Kindt fleeing parole supervision for six days until his arrest in Salamanca last Wednesday

Antique Tractor Pull starts off 181st Cattaraugus County Fair
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair got underway Saturday under sunny skies and good crowds. The north end of the infield was taken

Whitcomb stepping down next Friday, capping 34-year career
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb has resigned from the office he has held for nearly 15 years — effective next Friday,

With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team was wrapping up their entry into history. Last season’s campaign

Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep over another for a section title and their performance is still considered far from their

Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its 2025-26 season underway with a pummeling of Div. II Mansfield. The Bonnies rolled over the

Tentative $296.7 million county budget includes job cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A tentative 2026 Cattaraugus County budget of $296.7 million that eliminates 84 mostly vacant positions was presented Tuesday by County Administrator Kelly












