THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville boys dominate final opponent; Salamanca’s air raid upsets top-seeded Golden Falcons

ALLEGANY, NY – Taking the field for their final contest of the regular season, the Portville boy’s soccer team ended in dominating fashion, beating Pine Valley/Gowanda 9-0 on a night […]
A graceful finale: Gariepy leads Portville to end of season win, spoils Gators’ season-long win streak

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Heading into the last game on the schedule, one without postseason or league ramifications, the smart move for any team would be […]
STARLIGHT: Margeson and Co. break through Gators’ learning curve

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – When returning to the ‘big stage’ of 11-on-11 varsity football, Marcus Grove knew there was bound to be some growing pains. Being […]
Dr. Watkins recognized by NY State Senate in presentation at County Legislature

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins was recognized for his numerous contributions at Wednesday’s Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. State […]
Helen A. Stritof

December 12, 1933 – October 13, 2026 Olean – Helen A. Stritof passed away Tuesday (October 13, 2026), at home, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born December 12, […]
Gies campaign outraises Langworthy in latest fundraising quarter

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, the Democratic congressional candidate in NY-23, raised over $350,000 during the latest quarterly fundraising period, outraising Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who […]
