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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Demolition derby cars and their drivers lined up on the track near the grandstand at the Cattaraugus County Fair Monday night.

County fair’s demolition derby draws good grandstand crowd

July 30, 2024

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Undersheriff Eric Butler updated county lawmakers on the arrest of Edward Kindt in Salamanca on July 24 after he absconded from parole oversight in Duchess County six days earlier.

Kindt due for court hearing on parole violation Thursday

July 30, 2024

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front end of competitor’s tractor lifts off the ground in Saturday’s Antique Tractor Pull at the 181st Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley.

Antique Tractor Pull starts off 181st Cattaraugus County Fair

July 29, 2024

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb will step down on Aug. 2, after 34 years in the Sheriff’s Office, the last 15 as sheriff.

Whitcomb stepping down next Friday, capping 34-year career

July 26, 2024

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,

Josh Allen, Sean McDermott discuss what they have learned ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ AFC title game with the Chiefs

January 26, 2025

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist It’s happening again. For the fourth time in five seasons the Buffalo Bills (15-4) and Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) are meeting

Bona hearts broken as Fordham edges slim victory with Donaldson’s clutch buckets

January 25, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NEW YORK — For just about the entirety of the campaign thus far, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball coach Jim Crowley has longed for a complete-game performance from

Otto-Eldred's Shene Thomas poses with his celebratory basketball after scoring his 1,000th point on Saturday. Thomas ended with 21 points in the Terrors' 73-26 win over Moniteau. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Welcome to the Club: Terrors make history as Thomas tallies 1,000th point

January 25, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – While the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team has had a lot of big moments atop the hardwood of Tippin Gymnasium, their regular season

Second half struggles see Bona men’s hoops fall 75-61 to VCU

January 25, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — Despite a number of costly turnovers, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a halftime advantage over Atlantic 10 leaders VCU thanks to a