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Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was nominated by Monday by the Cattaraugus County Republican Committee to run for sheriff in November. Republican Chairman

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Sapraicone (second from right), met with Cattaraugus County GOP officials in Olean Friday. Others from left are Legislator Rick Smith of Olean; County Republican Chairman Mark Heberling and Legislator Steve Teachman of Olean.

Sapraicone visits Cattaraugus County in his bid to unseat Sen Gillibrand

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mike Sapraicone sat in a booth at Green Acres last Friday with three Republican officials before heading off to his 11th county fair in

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Logan Goddard, 14, a 4-H member from Irving, speaks at the Cattaraugus County Fair Wednesday with county legislators and members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension board during a tour of the fairgrounds. His hog Fabio Sparklmane, lies at his feet.

County legislators tour fairgrounds, meet 4-H owners of animals to be auctioned

August 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Several Cattaraugus County lawmakers toured the county fairgrounds in Little Valley Wednesday with 4-H members and officials. The legislators and members of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) English Hunt Saddle competition in the 4-H horse ring at last week's Cattaraugus County Fair.

181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday

August 6, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and true highlighted the 181st annual Cattaraugus County Fair which wrapped up on Saturday. The fair usually runs for 7 days,

Poll shows Trump underwater, Langworthy losing ground in NY-23 re-election bid

October 5, 2026

OLEAN — President Trump’s and Rep. Nick Langworthy’s standing with voters in New York’s 23rd Congressional District has declined sharply since his 2024 election, according to a new Public Policy

FILE -- Portville's quarterback, Peyton Carter, scans the line of scrimmage during their Week 3 win over Olean. On Saturday, the Panthers suffered their second consecutive loss of the season against CSP. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Panthers steamrolled by CSP; Bradford soccer sweeps Punxsy on Senior Day

October 4, 2026

PANAMA, NY – Seeing the dam break twice, the Portville football team suffered another backslide as they fell to CSP 42-14. Up against the fifth-best rushing team in Section VI,

FILE -- The Smethport football team celebrates during their season-opening win against Otto-Eldred. This past Friday, the Hubbers' officially claimed their first Region 4 title since 2021. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Hubbers’ take Region 4 throne; Warriors return to win column

October 2, 2026

MONITEAU, PA – Showcasing their nearly-completed program rebuild, the Smethport football team created a new watermark, officially crowning themselves the District 9 Region 4 champions with a 40-15 win over

Olean's Dom Myers is rushed by a gang of Red Hawk defenders during the Huskies' fourth loss of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Internal combustion spoils Huskies’ Homecoming

October 2, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Separated by 53 yards by way of the gridiron, and just seven points on the scoreboard, the sidelines at halftime told the