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183rd Cattaraugus County Fair winding down in final days; Market Animal Auction Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — As the 2026 Cattaraugus County Fair begins to wind down, 4-H ribbons and grand after the CS livestock and steers are growing.

One unvaccinated county resident exposed to someone with measles from Allegany County
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One Cattaraugus County resident is in isolation after exposure to someone in Allegany County who has tested positive for measles. The Allegany County

Livestock judging a big part of Cattaraugus County Fair for 4-H participants; Market Animal Sale Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County 4-H officials have released some early 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair livestocking judging results. Livestock judging began in earnest on Monday

Perfect weather for Day 3 of the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair and demolition derby
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The weather was perfect for the third day of the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair on Monday — Sunny and temperatures in the

Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a seven-point lead over reigning Atlantic 10 champions VCU.

Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight

Pettinelli’s late-game heroics hand Bona women’s hoops first A10 win of the season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With 48 seconds left, facing a one-point deficit in an all-out tug-of-war, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team conceded just its eighth turnover.

Travel advisory declared Tuesday by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A travel advisory remains in effect for all of Cattaraugus County, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday. High winds and lake-effect




