Allegany Old Home Days returns June 27-29

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany Old Home Days will return again this year Thursday, June 27 to Saturday, June 29. The carnival returns this year with 12 […]
Allegany Old Home Days returns June 27-29

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany Old Home Days will return again this year Thursday, June 27 to Saturday, June 29. The carnival returns this year with 12 […]
Great Valley Berry Patch opens for 28th year of strawberry picking

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Berry Patch opened Monday for those wanting to pick their own sweet, mouth-watering strawberries. While temperatures were below normal, […]
Bonnie’s Fan Zone IPA released in time for SBU Alumni Weekend

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University and Ellicottville Brewing Co. have announced a new University House Brew: Bonnie’s Fan Zone IPA, brewed for local sports fans. The official Bonnies product […]
Fall 24′ freshman class expected to be largest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University reported Wednesday that more than 600 incoming freshmen have confirmed for the fall 2024 semester. As of Wednesday, 617 freshmen had committed to attend […]
Children’s day Sunday in Franchot

OLEAN — The 29th Annual National Children’s Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Franchot Park. As part of the living memorial to all children, […]
Connecting Communities in Action hold public hearing to fill Board of Directors

SALAMANCA – The Board of Directors of Connecting Communities in Action is looking for residents of the community to join the Community Sector of the Board. The Community Sector must […]
More than 700 expected this weekend at 66th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 700 nature enthusiasts are expected to attend this weekend’s 66th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park. It is […]
Two Olean icons’ Hometown Heroes banners fly outside Municipal Building

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Bev Bennett passed by the Olean Municipal Building recently and saw her father’s Hometown Heroes banner on a light pole outside the entrance […]
Construction begins on $300,000 Allegany Skate Park in village park

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Construction of the Allegany Skate Park has begun in the village’s Allegany River Park on East Union Street. Grindline Skateparks of Washington State […]
