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Ahead of their regular season finale against Pine Valley/Gowanda, the Portville boy's soccer teams recognized their six varsity seniors. Pictured here with their head coach and team manager is Gabe Evans (left to right), Vic Vena, Parker Keim, Luke Edwards, Colin German and Garrett Reynolds. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville boys dominate final opponent; Salamanca’s air raid upsets top-seeded Golden Falcons

October 15, 2026

ALLEGANY, NY – Taking the field for their final contest of the regular season, the Portville boy’s soccer team ended in dominating fashion, beating Pine Valley/Gowanda 9-0 on a night

Portville's Grace Gariepy out-paces an Allegany-Limestone defender during the Panthers' win in their regular season finale. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

A graceful finale: Gariepy leads Portville to end of season win, spoils Gators’ season-long win streak

October 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Heading into the last game on the schedule, one without postseason or league ramifications, the smart move for any team would be

Tayden Margeson celebrates after throwing a 83-yard touchdown pass during Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale's overtime win over Salamanca on Friday. Margeson has been a key piece in the Gators' turnaround season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

STARLIGHT: Margeson and Co. break through Gators’ learning curve

October 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When returning to the ‘big stage’ of 11-on-11 varsity football, Marcus Grove knew there was bound to be some growing pains. Being

Dr. Watkins recognized by NY State Senate in presentation at County Legislature

October 15, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was recognized for his numerous contributions at Wednesday’s Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. State

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County 4-H youth exhibit sheep Wednesday in the animal show ring at the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair. Don't miss Saturday';s Market Animal Sale that starts at 10:30 a.m.

Champions racking up ribbons at the Cattaraugus County Fair

August 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Sixteen-year-old Addyson Shawley of Randolph won Supreme Dairy Cow honors at the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair this week. Athena, a two-year-old senior

New York rolls past PA in Big 30 Charities Classic, evens up all-time series

August 3, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — For the first time in a decade, New York has gone back-to-back with wins over Pennsylvania in the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic.

(Rick MIller/Olean Star) Eric Jones works on details of a 20,000-pound sand sculpture along Route 305 in front of the Clarksville Firemen’s Park Friday afternoon. Stop by and see the finished product and take part in the Community Celebration of Eric Jones Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. with a chicken barbecue.

West Clarksville to celebrate its sculptor celebrity, Eric Jones

August 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WEST CLARKSVILLE — It isn’t every day a community gets behind one of its own residents and helps promote his charity dedicated to making sick

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Ethan Boutelle of Kennedy displays his Supreme Lamb Wednesday at the Cattaraugus County Fair. The lamb will be in the Market Animal Auction on Saturday morning.

4-H Market Animal Auction at County Fair on Saturday

August 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 4-H Market Animal Sale Saturday at the Cattaraugus County Fair is expected to raise more than $250,000 for 4-H owners. The auction begins