Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at […]
Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua […]
Federal cuts to Olean Food Pantry means less food for families

OLEAN — Olean Food Pantry (OFP) is sounding the alarm after federal funding cuts to food banks threaten to worsen hunger across Western New York. The nonprofit braces for an […]
Pollock: Let’s forget the mock drafts and concentrate on the priorities for the Buffalo Bills

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-art series previewing the draft for the Bills) You all have to be […]
Pollock: What do the Buffalo Bills do in Beane’s eighth draft?

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Writer (Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series) So, come Thursday night, it’s finally here. The 89th annual National […]
Pollock: Bills opt for cornerback with speed but coverage and tackling issues; Shedeur Sanders not selected Round 1

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Columnist One of the most stunning revelations corollary to last year’s NFL Draft was several teams admitting they did not have 32 players […]
Ronald E. Bridenbaker II

April 21, 1978 – April 21, 2025 Little Valley, NY – Ronald E. Bridenbaker II ,47, of Little Valley, NY passed away Monday April 21, 2025 at his home. He […]
Alice E. McMillen

September 6, 1942 – April 22, 2025 Portville- Alice E. McMillen “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother” Alice E. McMillen passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home. […]
Ann Marie Diffenderfer

June 4, 1947 – April 23, 2025 Ann Marie Diffenderfer, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend Ann Marie Diffenderfer passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her […]
Mark Burrell

June 2, 1968 – April 17, 2025 West Clarksville- Mark Burrell of West Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 after a long illness, with his loving family by […]