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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in the park in front of the Hinsdale Fire Department remains covered until Saturday’s dedication.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication Saturday morning

July 11, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial will be unveiled Saturday in a dedication ceremony in the park in front of the Hinsdale Fire Department.

Star photo by Daniella Langianese. The Tri-County Arts Council building on West State Street in Olean is showcasing art by Denise Drummond and Joseph Grice through June 15.

Barbara Fox gallery opening at Tri-County Arts Council

July 10, 2024

Olean Star – OLEAN- The Tri-County Arts Council presents “An Artistic Journey, From watercolors to oils and back again” by Barbara Fox, from July 12 – August 30 in the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean alderman voted 4-3 to add $205,000 for paving the section of South Union Street in Walkable Olean IV, by taking the cost from the $2.9 million project’s contingency. The project includes a roundabout at South Union and Greene streets.

Olean alderman vote 4-3 for Walkable Olean IV paving

July 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER OLEAN Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council reluctantly agreed Tuesday to a $200,000 change order for Walkable Olean IV, the South Union Street project that includes

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) John Burrell, the last of the Case Family making knives in his Ellicottville shop, displays a collectible knife is a glass topped rosewood case.Burrell, the mayor of Ellicottville, and dozens of others will be selling their knives this weekend at Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. Burrell will also be selling knives of his late wife, Sheila.

‘Village of Knives’ celebration in Little Valley this weekend

July 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Village of Knives Celebration this weekend at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds is 150 years in the making. In the late 1800s and

Ahead of their rematch with St. Marys, the Bradford boy's basketball team honored their three seniors. Pictured here with their family members is Landon Lohrman (left to right), Danny Marasco and Marcus Terwilliger. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second half slump sees St. Marys spoil Bradford’s Senior Night

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Meeting the Dutchmen for the second time this season, the Bradford boy’s basketball team had no shortage of motivation. Not only were

The Olean wrestling teams pose after competing in the Gowanda Round Robin Tournament on Saturday. | Photo submitted

Huskies take silver at Gowanda Tournament

January 28, 2026

GOWANDA, NY — This past Saturday, the Olean boy’s and girl’s wrestling team took to the road for the Gowanda Round Robin Tournament, earning second place out of a field

(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Aldermen David Anastasia (left) and Sonya McCall (right) praised the city's Streets Division for plowing city streets during this past weekend's snowstorm. Alderman John Crawford is at center.

Sherburne proclaims Remembrance Day at brief council meeting Tuesday

January 28, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It was a brief meeting for the Olean Common Council Tuesday night. Mayor Amy B. Sheburne read a proclamation designating Jan. 27 as

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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

January 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they