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Olean HS alumnus caps record-setting career at Colorado State

May 10, 2026

OLEAN — Olean High School alum and two-time All-American swimmer Alexis Trietley has officially concluded her collegiate career at Colorado State — a record-breaking one at that. Winner of the

Olean Oilers ready to write new chapter ahead of first year in PGCBL

May 10, 2026

By SPNCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The city of Olean has a storied relationship with the game of baseball. From a visit from Babe Ruth, to the legendary John McGraw

Right Thinkers rally for Save Act and Trump at Lincoln Park Saturday

May 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — About 40 American flag-waving “Right Thinkers” staged a rally for President Trump and the Save Act Saturday outside Lincoln Park. One of the

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville avenges loss to Randolph; Late scores hand Otto-Eldred softball victory over Kane

May 8, 2026

RANDOLPH, NY — After narrowly missing out on a walk-off win against Randolph on May 5, the Portville baseball team was able to return to favor with a 2-1 win

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

Main Plant Process Building demolition has gone smoothly official tells legislators

May 9, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Demolition of the top three floors of the massive Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project has gone smoothly, CHBWV