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Olean approves bid to install Splash pad at War Vets Park

July 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a low bid of under a half million dollars to install a splash pad in War

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This is one of the first rides from Amusements of America to arrive at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on Monday. The fair opens for an eight-day run on Saturday.

181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off Saturday in Little Valley

July 24, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off an eight-day run starting Saturday at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Advance sale admission tickets

(Photo provided) Author Amanda Woomer will give a talk Thursday at the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias on haunted roads, forests and cemeteries in Western New York. It is part of the Summer at the 2024 Stone House series.

Haunted talk at county museum Thursday July 25

July 23, 2024

MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library’s Summer at the Stone House event series continues Thursday, July 25, with a discussion of the supernatural history of the region

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Hoots, Luke and Ange Marino, a country-rock duo from Nashville pitched in at Saturday’s Southern Tier Wounded Warrior concert at Bradner Stadium for Harper Grace, a Dallas native and American Idol alum, who was stranded by the airline computer snafu caused by a Crowdstrike update.

Cowboy hats, boots abound at Wounded Warrior concert

July 23, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — There were almost too many cowboy hats and boots to count at Saturday’s Southern Tier Wounded Warrior concert at Bradner Stadium. The fifth annual

Otto-Eldred's Manning Splain finds contact during the Terrors' win over Cameron County. Splain, who finished 3-for-4, scored in the seventh to seal O-E's comeback victory. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors end season with come-from-behind win over rival Cam Co

May 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ELDRED, PA – Putting on the blue and gold one final time, the Otto-Eldred baseball team earned one last reason to celebrate as they finished

Allegany-Limestone falls short in pursuit of Dunkirk, sees confidence grow in youth

May 10, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — For the second time this season, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team has had a win over CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk within its grasp. Unfortunately

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Terrors eliminated from postseason; Salamanca girls’ lacrosse notches another win

May 9, 2025

COUDERSPORT, PA – Losing their fourth game in a row and third consecutive league game, the Otto-Eldred baseball team fell to Coudersport 8-2 as they were eliminated from playoff contention.

Otto-Eldred's Ayla Van Scoter races to first after hitting a perfectly placed bunt during the Lady Terrors' 20-run comeback over Coudersport. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors’ slow start turns into 20-run comeback over Coudy

May 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com COUDERSPORT, PA – After starting the game with frustrating errors, miscommunication and a six-run deficit, an explosive surge pushed the Otto-Eldred softball team over Coudersport