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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park was dedicated Saturday in front of about 150 people.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication attended by 150

July 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — Nearly 150 people attended Saturday’s dedication ceremony for the new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in Town Park — something everyone was long overdue. The

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Mike Spors, a knife collector from Janesville, WI, buys and sells pocket knives, hunting knives and straight razors. He said attendance was good on opening day of Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Village of Knives opening day showcases county’s cutleries

July 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The “Village of Knives” exhibit at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds kicked off its three-day run Friday with a steady stream of visitors.

(Cattaraugus County Health Department) Aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide over wetlands in Cattaraugus County reduced the numbers of adults mosquitoes, but they are headed back up, which could lead to additional spraying.

Another mosquito larvicide spraying may be needed

July 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After finding as many as 1,800 mosquitoes a week in special traps in mid-May, the Cattaraugus County Health Department recommended aerial spraying of

(Photo provided) The Class of 1974 was the honored class at the annual Little Valley Central School Alumni Banquet on June 29 in Little Valley. From left are: Judy Yehl Golley, Nancy Foster Olson, Don Bridenbaker, Charlene Williams Rohwer, Doug Paschen, Amy Butler, Dennis Koch, Diane Orr Shemtov (seated), Greg Peters, Eileen Ellis, George Dykstra, John Krager, Wayne Gloff and Dennis Clark .

Little Valley Central School Alumni Banquet attended by over 200 members, guests

July 11, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — More than 200 Little Valley Central School alumni and guests attended the annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 29, at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.

Bona men’s hoops shuts down Duquesne, grabs 70-63 win on senior night

February 22, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Righting its wrongs from the last time it faced Duquesne, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team put on a show in front of

Friday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops survive Ellicottville in final regular season game

February 22, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Salamanca girls basketball team started off its game against Ellicottville doing more than enough, but come the end of the game, it managed to do just enough

Bona looks to take advantage of struggling La Salle on the road

February 21, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA, PA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, in search of a positive result at the tail end of the regular season, will look to

Otto-Eldred's Addie Bell shoots a contested jumper during the Lady Terrors' 55-point win over Northern Potter in the District 9 Class A semifinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors move on to Class A semifinals with 55-point win over NoPo

February 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In their inaugural game of the District 9 Class A postseason, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team clobbered Northern Potter, winning 61-26