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Allegany-Limestone girls soccer falls to Pioneer in home-opener

September 4, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Last season, the Allegany-Limestone girls soccer team lost just two games. Through three games of its 2025 campaign, they have already equalled that total

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Schott leads Port to first win; Gators, Panthers volleyball sweep Thursday’s matchups

September 4, 2025

COUDERSPORT, PA — Finally breaking the seal of the season, the Port United boy’s soccer team earned their first win of the year with a 2-0 victory over Coudersport. The

Playing in their first five-set match, the Bradford volleyball team fell to Elk County Catholic after nearly two and a half hours on the court. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Owls fall to Elk County Catholic in marathon match

September 4, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Playing their toughest competition yet, the Bradford volleyball team went toe-to-toe with Elk County Catholic in a five-set back-and-forth showdown. However, running

(NYS Comptroller's Office) This graph shows the ratio of family and general practice physicians in Cattaraugus County compared to New York State and other counties facing a shortage of healthcare professionals.

Cattaraugus County is facing a healthcare professionals shortage

September 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County is facing a shortage of public health professionals including primary care physicians, pediatric, general practice, mental health, Ob/Gyn and dentists. Public Health Director

MORE THAN A GAME: On Homecoming afternoon, GV/Belfast honors former captain Adison Grusendorf, collects emotional victory “For Adi” over C-R after Tallman nets both goals to lead offense towards 9th win of season

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County

October 8, 2024

Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.