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Judy L. Barton

Judy L. Barton

April 2, 1961 – August 29, 2025 Judy L. Barton of 121 North 15th Street, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving […]

Ronald E. Hutchison

Ronald E. Hutchison

December 1, 1943 – August 27, 2025 Ronald E. Hutchison, 81, of Salamanca, NY passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025. Born December 1, 1943 in Buffalo, […]

Tessena leads Owls XC at Lock Haven

Racing at Lock Haven this past weekend, eighth grader Charlie Vinelli set the school record for the two-mile course, claiming first in the middle school heat. | Photo submitted

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Taking to Lock Haven University for the annual Bear Mountain River Run, Kaden Tessena once again led the Bradford boy’s track and field team as they […]

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature

(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.

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 […]