Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job

Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald […]
OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.

OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that Adrian Wojnarowski spoke to Mark Schmidt. Following a dispute, where Woj interjected himself into practices, […]
Letter to the Editor, Jack & Liz Whipple: Bonas Athletic Department an awful reflection on a proud institution

Written and submitted by Jack Whipple and Liz Whipple, Jack is an Alum of the St. Bonaventure University, a season ticket holder and a donor. I recently returned from a […]
Opinion: Bonnies fans react to Mark Schmidt’s impending departure

OLEAN STAR – ERIC M. FIRKEL Fans emotions are running high as Mark Schmidt’s tenure as the winningest coach in St. Bonaventure history comes to an end. Bonaventure fans point […]
Pollock Column: Times Herald goes from seven, to six, to five to three days a week

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun & Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist The most significant day of my life was Jan. 2, 1973. That was the date I ended my play-by-play […]
The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges

Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean, […]
John Joseph Topor, Jr.

November 12, 1943 – July 25, 2025 Portville- John Joseph Topor, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father & Amazing Papa” John J. Topor of Prosser Road was called home by the Lord […]
Protests Continue at Langworthy Offices in Olean Letter to the Editor: Let History Be a Lesson

The country’s political and economic instability, combined with its citizens’ anger and dissatisfaction with the state of the country, enables a charismatic leader to rise from the ashes. He promises […]
Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday

ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17) begining at 5 p.m. at The Hall at Maple and Fourth streets in Allegany. The […]
Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County

In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While […]
