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FILE -- Olean's Dom Myers scrambles out of the pocket during the Huskies' Week 7 win over Cheektowaga. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean eliminated by Steelers; Gators fall to Karns City late

October 24, 2026

LACKAWANNA, NY – Unable to tie on a tourniquet in the second half, the Olean football team’s playoff hopes faded from view, being eliminated from contention as they suffered a

Salamanca quarterback Ethan Baxter fights off contact as he scrambles up field during the Warriors' season ending loss to Portville/C-R/B-R. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Late surge falls short for Warriors in do-or-die loss to Portville

October 23, 2026

Last-minute interception ends Salamanca’s playoff streak By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Having eight minutes left to salvage their season, the Salamanca football team was making up for

Alle-Catt wind turbines poised to start operating in coming months if developer meets conditions

October 23, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 83 turbines comprising the Alle-Catt Wind Farm in Northern Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and southern Wyoming County could start turning in the coming months.

FILE -- Marissa Carls celebrates with her team during Portville's win over Olean on Thursday, Sept. 3. Boasting the top seed in the Class C bracket, the Panthers now await their opponent in the quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Portville begins yet another title run; Huskies, Warriors take to the road

October 23, 2026

Freshly completing a dominant regular season campaign, the Portville volleyball team returns to the familiar territory of the Section VI postseason, where they will look to track down a fifth

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville, has suspended discharge of treated water into Ischua Creek under order from the state Department of Environmental Conservation after a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek earlier this week.

Great Lakes Cheese identified as source of Ischua Creek fish kill

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday identified the Great Lakes Cheese facility north of Franklinville as the source of an organic discharge blamed

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Student cell phones and other internet-enabled devices will not be permitted during school which starts the 2025-26 school year next week. Local school districts will require students to keep cell phones in their lockers from bell to bell.

Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a major change in lifestyle — a school day without cell phones or other internet access.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputies (from left) Andrew Schumaker and Rachel Zimmer were presented commendations from County Legislature Chairman Andrew Burr (right) for their life-saving efforts involving a West Valley man in shock from numerous bee stings on July 26. Others are Sheriff Eric Butler (third from left) and Undersheriff Nate Root.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Only a few dead fish were visible in Ischua Creek from the Coal Chutes Road bridge on Thursday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a significant fish-kill and aquatic animal die-off in the creek downstream from the village of Franklinville.

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village

September 1, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the