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(City of Olean YouTube) Outgoing Olean Common Council President John Crawford (left) hands gavel to Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., who was elected the first Black common council president. Crawford has taken a new job and stepped down as council president, but will continue as Ward 5 alderman.

Vernon Robinson Jr. elected first Black council president

August 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Ward 6 Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr., was elected Olean Common Council Tuesday after then-president John Crawford, D-Ward 5, resigned the post. Robinson, an

Going into the 2025 season, the Bradford football team returns 12 varsity Owls. Pictured here is Logan Kohler (front, left to right), Kaden Kicior, Matt DeCasper, Tommy Langdon, Kolton Miller, Lucas Wallace, Blake Callihan (back, left to right), Sean Ward, Kaleb Mackey, Braylon Little, Jacob Abers and Andrew Giordano. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls implement new offense as they fill gaps, sustain development

August 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Progress isn’t formed over night. It takes time, continuous dedication and rigorous trials and errors and while the Bradford football team has

(Photo provided) Stan Cizdziel of West Valley, who was in anaphylactic shock after getting stung repeatedly by bees on July 26 while cutting trees hugs Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Deputy Rachel Zimmer last week, thanking her for rushing to the scene with an Epi-pen that brought him out of shock. At left is Sheriff Eric Butler.

Cattaraugus Sheriff’s deputies save lives with EpiPen program

August 12, 2025

On July 26th, Stanley Cizdziel was cutting trees with a friend when they encountered a hive of bees, Cattaraugus County Sheriff Butler reported. As they dropped the chainsaw and ran

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Steve Langert of Pleasant Valley holds a Triumph Master Grip trap, a collector’s item he values at $550 at the 45th annual Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous last weekend at the county fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Sportsmen’s Rendezvous boosts trapping, hunting and camaraderie

August 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — For those who think fur trapping is a bygone era, several thousand people attending the 45th Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

Cuba-Rushford vs Catt/LV 9-7-24 (Photo; Jason Wick)

Week 6 CCMFL Midget League Results

September 18, 2024

Week 6 saw the undefeated Bolivar-Richburg Wolverines bring their record to 5-0 with a 41-22 victory over the host Wellsville Lions (2-3). The Wolverines continue to lead the league in

Cuba-Rushford girls soccer tops Wellsville 3-2

September 17, 2024

Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com CUBA — From within a packed crowd of contests that went past regulation time back on Wednesday, both Wellsville and Cuba-Rushford

Josh Allen joins teammates after a James Cook touchdown. Photo by James Gilbert/Buffalo Bills

Joe Brady had a ‘defensive victory’ over Miami as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator earns high marks

September 17, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Columnist It had to be a bit weird for Joe Brady. The Bills’ offensive coordinator was the subject of great interest

(Photo provided) The Indigenous Spirit Dancers will perform Tuesday night at St. Bonaventure University's Reilly Arena.

St. Bonaventure to host two Native American performances this week

September 17, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host two Native American performances at the Reilly Center Arena this week. On Tuesday, Marty Jimerson Jr. and the Indigenous Spirit Dancers will