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The Olean OATS will run through Dec. 31, under an agreement the Common Council approved Tuesday night for an interest-free loan from Cattaraugus County to ease cash flow problems stemming from lagging state reimbursement. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service

May 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a contract to draw up plans to relocate the John J. Ash Community Center and the

Hinsdale Vietnam veterans met Monday with Hinsdale Historian Stephen Clute (second from left) to discuss the dedication of the Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial July 13. Others from left are: John Tetlak, Ross Shaffer and Ed Koorse.

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend

May 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled and dedicated on July 13, during Hinsdale Central School’s Alumni Weekend. Hinsdale Town Historian Stephen

Lorelei Kelly of Rochester holds her five-month-old son Riggins and her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University's 164th Commencement at Reilly Center on Sunday, which was Mother's Day. (Photos by Rick Miller)

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic

May 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the Class of 2024 they were “the toughest class in St. Bonaventure history” at Sunday’s 164th

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit

May 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of at least $5 million for 2023 are waiting for the results of a final audit

BATES: MacDonald talked the talk, but can he walk the walk?

April 11, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In his introductory press conference, new St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mike MacDonald said all the right things. He came off charismatic,

Anti-war protest set for Sunday at noon in Olean’s Lincoln Park

April 11, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement will hold an anti-war demonstration Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Olean’s Lincoln Park. “Stop

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred baseball grabs first win; O-E softball makes quick work of Cameron County

April 10, 2026

EMPORIUM, PA — The Otto-Eldred baseball team is officially off the mark for the season, picking up its first win on the road at Cameron County by a score of

Bradford ace Daisy Greene stares down a batter during the Lady Owls five-inning win over Kane on Friday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Well-rounded performance delivers Lady Owls’ rainy day win over Kane

April 10, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite having to battle the weather as well as the Lady Wolves, the Bradford softball team’s hot bats and stifling defense earned