Common Council approves new Comprehensive Development Plan

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a new Comprehensive Development Plan designed to guide future growth in the city through 2045. The 20-year comprehensive […]
James Vincent Bloise, Jr.

August 31, 1937 — January 5, 2025 Olean Cuba- James Vincent Bloise Jr. “Retired Olean Police” It is with huge regret and sorrow to inform you of the death of […]
Beverly Ann Knospe

August 25, 1959 — January 10, 2025 Allegany Allegany- Beverly Ann Knospe “Loving Wife & Sister” Beverly A. Knospe of Four Mile Road passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, […]
Arsonists again target former Cattaraugus Elementary School

By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Six fire companies responded to an arson fire at the former Cattaraugus Elementary School Tuesday. There were no injuries. The Cattaraugus County Emergency […]
Robert Alan Raught

January 8, 1954 — January 8, 2025 Bradford Bradford- Robert “Bob” Alan Raught “No Caption” Robert A. Raught of 200 Pleasant Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at […]
Terry L. Biehler

January 9, 1953 — January 3, 2025 Olean Olean- Terry L. Biehler “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather” Terry L. Biehler of North 6th Street passed away on Friday, January 3, […]
County Attorney Ashley Smith to seek GOP nomination for DA

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Cattaraugus County Attorney Ashley Smith announced Thursday she plans to run for district attorney in November. Smith, of Allegany, is the second Republican […]
ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors keep rolling with win over NoPo; Panthers volleyball sweeps B-R

ULYSSES, PA – Leading the team with a double-double, Rayel Hakes carried the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to their sixth league win of the season, beating Northern Potter 40-27. After […]
Bona women’s hoops suffer heavy defeat at A10-leading Richmond

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team ran into tough opposition in the form of Atlantic 10 leaders, Richmond, and suffered a tough 98-60 […]
A return to identity: Bona men’s hoops bounce back with defensive 63-49 win over Richmond

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Against Richmond, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team got back in the win column after consecutive losses and re-established its defensive prowess at […]