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Eldred Borough provides update on sewer, water project

May 22, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star News Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com The Eldred Borough announced recently that most of Main Street will be running on one lane during daytime hours for the majority

Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy.

Aiden Hulings, a computer information systems and technology graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, walks during the spring commencement ceremony last month. Hulings, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, finished his final semester at Pitt-Bradford while deployed to the Middle East thanks to the help of his professors.

Pitt-Bradford recognized for military friendliness

May 21, 2024

Edited by DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com For the 14th consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received recognition for its support of active military and veteran

Frank Puglisi (left), shown here in a 2018 photo with state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee after seven years. (Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee Photo)

Puglisi resigns as Cattaraugus County Democratic party chairman after 7 years

May 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Frank Puglisi has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Party. Puglisi, who serves as Lyndon town clerk, has been Democratic chairman for

The Otto-Eldred volleyball team celebrates their win over Cameron County on Monday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors get hot, sweep Cam Co in home opener

August 31, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In their first showing back in the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team earned another win within its walls, downing Cameron

Mayor Sherburne issues temporary order restricting use of Lincoln Park gazebo, pavilion

August 31, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne said Monday she has temporarily restricted access to portions of Lincoln Park for public health and safety reasons. Sherburne issued

Bradford's Evan Troisi battles an ECC defender for possession during the Owls' season-opening loss to the Crusaders on Saturday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Bradford boy’s soccer, volleyball split weekend debut

August 30, 2026

BRADFORD, PA – Opening their 2026 campaign on their own turf, the Bradford boy’s soccer team was unable to protect its early lead, ultimately falling to Elk County Catholic 3-1.

Bradford's Alexis Kicior (left to right), Karissa Chamberlain and Alyssa Mangold celebrate after taking a 2-0 advantage in the Lady Owls' win over Elk County Catholic. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Owls developing core opens season with win over Elk County Catholic

August 29, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – The road back to the top tends to be a slow one, with one foot after being placed after another in a