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Owen Wright makes 10-shot improvement in bounce back win at Penn-York

July 21, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WELLSVILLE — Owen Wright, the boys Division I winner from the opening week of the Penn-York Junior Golf League, made his triumphant return to the top

With the NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase just under two weeks away, it's time to take a look at the rosters.

Lady Owls, Gators combine for eight roster spots in upcoming Corporate Cup

July 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In less than a week, the ninth annual Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase is set to kick off and to no one’s surprise,

The Oilers' ace, Matthew Boffalo, sends a pitch down range during the first game of a double header against the Dansville Gliders. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Olean splits Sunday double-feature with Dansville

July 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DANSVILLE, NY – Playing their second double-header in just as many days, the Olean Oilers boarded the bus back from Dansville at 0.500, having lost

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Former employees of the Great Valley Youth Camp stand around the flagpole and commemorative boulder during Saturday’s Great Valley Town Picnic at the now closed camp the town has turned into a park.

Great Valley Town Picnic proceeds sans time capsule

July 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The third annual Great Valley Town Picnic at Waugh Family Park Saturday included an invitation to former Youth Camp employees with plans

Redevelopment of Onoville Marina Park continues; marina set to open on May 10

April 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers approved three resolutions Wednesday linked to the continuing redevelopment of Onoville Marina Park on the Allegheny Reservoir. A contract with

Olean Common Council postpones vote to hire consultant on moving senior, youth services to mall

April 25, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos OLEAN — A proposal to hire a consultant to study the costs of moving the city’s senior citizens and youth recreation services to Olean Center Mall

60th annual WNY Maple Festival takes center stage in Franklinville this weekend

April 24, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos FRANKLINVILLE — This weekend’s 60th annual Western New York Maple Festival kicks off Thursday with the Maple King and Queen Contest at the Franklinville High School

Right Thinkers panel discusses crime and punishment

April 19, 2024

BY RICK MILLER ALLEGANY — Crime and Punishment was the theme of the 46th Right Thinkers meeting held Monday night at The Hall, attended by about 150 members. Moderator Nate