NTL All-Stars: Funk, Babcock earn highest honors, Lady Terrors’ big three earn selections

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com With the majority of the basketball season in the rear view mirror, the North Tier League has moved forward in announcing their 2025-2026 All-Star selections, […]
Bartlett to the Burgh: Port Allegany’s Bartlett commits to Division II Point Park

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Just a few months ago, Kailey Bartlett was on the field, leading the Port Allegany girl’s soccer team through her fourth […]
Assemblyman delivers student-made valentines to area elder-care facilities

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski delivered hundreds of hand-made Valentine cards from area school children to elder-care facilities Friday. “The Assembly Valentines for Seniors Program is a great way to bring the […]
Second half slump condemns Bona women’s hoops in loss at Richmond

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley, sensing danger, called a timeout early in the second half. His side had executed their […]
Cattaraugus County is in line for next wintry blast

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Like half of the country, Cattaraugus County is in line for another wintry blast of cold, snowy weather Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service’s […]
The Reign is Over: Gators snap Otto-Eldred’s 71-game North Tier League win streak

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the gymnasium at Port Allegany erupted. Conducted by their overjoyed Gators on the court, the fans […]
Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court […]
Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday when Olean firefighters responded to two 911 fire calls. At 12:49 p.m., the fire department […]
Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight […]
Travel advisory declared Tuesday by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A travel advisory remains in effect for all of Cattaraugus County, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday. High winds and lake-effect […]
