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MONDAY ROUNDUP: Colegrove leads Angee’s to narrow win over Pink Ladies in OWSL

June 16, 2026

OLEAN, NY — Behind a blemish-free, 3-for-3 day at the dish from Kendra Colegrove, Angee’s edged out a narrow 7-6 win over Pink Ladies. In support of Colegrove, Betty McNabb,

Evan Whitmore fires a pitch downrange during Bradford's loss to DuBois on Monday. Through two innings, Whitmore fanned three batters. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Shorthanded Bradford unable to keep stride with DuBois

June 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Taking the diamond with significant holes in their roster, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team’s budding win streak was clipped early,

Soap Box Derby takes over Washington Street hill Saturday with 17 drivers from five schools

June 15, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Teams from five area schools participated Saturday in the Olean Area Soap Box Derby on Washington Street at Oak Hill Park. The Soap

Allegany-Limestone Elementary School holds annual Flag Day ceremony Friday

June 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany-Limestone Elementary students celebrated Flag Day Friday morning outside the school under mostly sunny skies. The long-running elementary school tradition included singing the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Mike Spors, a knife collector from Janesville, WI, buys and sells pocket knives, hunting knives and straight razors. He said attendance was good on opening day of Village of Knives at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley.

Village of Knives opening day showcases county’s cutleries

July 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The “Village of Knives” exhibit at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds kicked off its three-day run Friday with a steady stream of visitors.

(Cattaraugus County Health Department) Aerial spraying of mosquito larvicide over wetlands in Cattaraugus County reduced the numbers of adults mosquitoes, but they are headed back up, which could lead to additional spraying.

Another mosquito larvicide spraying may be needed

July 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After finding as many as 1,800 mosquitoes a week in special traps in mid-May, the Cattaraugus County Health Department recommended aerial spraying of

(Photo provided) The Class of 1974 was the honored class at the annual Little Valley Central School Alumni Banquet on June 29 in Little Valley. From left are: Judy Yehl Golley, Nancy Foster Olson, Don Bridenbaker, Charlene Williams Rohwer, Doug Paschen, Amy Butler, Dennis Koch, Diane Orr Shemtov (seated), Greg Peters, Eileen Ellis, George Dykstra, John Krager, Wayne Gloff and Dennis Clark .

Little Valley Central School Alumni Banquet attended by over 200 members, guests

July 11, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — More than 200 Little Valley Central School alumni and guests attended the annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 29, at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial in the park in front of the Hinsdale Fire Department remains covered until Saturday’s dedication.

Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial dedication Saturday morning

July 11, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The new Hinsdale Vietnam Memorial will be unveiled Saturday in a dedication ceremony in the park in front of the Hinsdale Fire Department.