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Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met in a Bipartisan Town Hall Monday night at the Ellicottville Town Center. Both Democrat Aaron

Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors
The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Div. III has announced its boys basketball all-stars for the 2025-26 season and Portville’s Aiden DeFazio and Peyton Carter both earned nods. DeFazio was

NTL All-Stars: Funk, Babcock earn highest honors, Lady Terrors’ big three earn selections
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com With the majority of the basketball season in the rear view mirror, the North Tier League has moved forward in announcing their 2025-2026 All-Star selections,

Cuba maple producers CTK Farms began with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CUBA — It’s hard to believe, but CTK Farms maple syrup production began six years ago with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream. Fast
Wednesday Roundup: Terrors, Lady Owls split PA Wednesday hoops
AUSTIN, PA – The Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team captured win No. 16 as they took down Austin, 69-10. Four Terrors ended in double-digit scoring throughout the win, with Landon Francis

Fouls, streaky offense sinks Bradford as they fall to Dutchmen in season series
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to keep their opponent off of the free throw line, the Bradford boys’ basketball team suffered their eleventh loss of the

Parking ban on 12th Street may be limited to 200 block
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A proposed parking ban on 12th Street was postponed indefinitely by the Olean Common Council Tuesday following residents’ concerns that a total ban was unnecessary.

Indoor grower Nimble Farms rebrands, expands offerings to all Tops Markets
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A Buffalo-based locally-grown vegetables company with roots in the Southern Tier is getting a new name and branding as it announces a major retail expansion. Nimble Farms












