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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

Peyton Gordon races up the court during the Lady Gators' win over Cam Co in the opening day of the North Tier League Tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Gordon’s 20 sends Lady Gators to NTL Finals with last-second hold out over Cam Co

February 11, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Surviving some late-game stumbles and a prayer at the buzzer, the Port Allegany girl’s basketball team defended their home court with

Second half slump condemns Bona women’s hoops in loss at Richmond

February 11, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley, sensing danger, called a timeout early in the second half. His side had executed their

(Photo provided) Tioga County Republican James King is seking to primary Rep. Nick Langworthy in a GOP primary.

King seeks GOP primary with Rep. Langworthy in 23rd Congressional District

February 11, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A Tioga County Republican has declared his candidacy for Congress in the 23rd Congressional District. James King, a retired engineer and lifelong moderate Republican plans

(Olean YouTube Channel) From left, Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., City Clerk Frank Caputo and Alderman David Anastasia at Tuesday's Common Council meeting.

Unconfirmed members of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals confirmed by aldermen

February 11, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In a short meeting Tuesday, the Olean Common Council confirmed several mayoral appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Five of the six