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Chuck Pollock: Why one bad loss doesn’t wreck a fast start by the Bills
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star Let me get

Traffic patterns changing at Walkable Olean III
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Construction crews are about a month away from

Cornell Cooperative Extension sets program on mushroom, maple business planning on Saturday
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host speakers Saturday on maple production, mushrooms

Dozens of American Chestnut trees highlight Olean Woods Walk Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jim Brady opened the gates of his 100-acre
Pollock: Bills’ one-sided loss to the Ravens came down to one fateful play
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist Football coaches like to

Franklinville town and village celebrate Bicentennial, Sesquicentennial birthdays
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The Town of Franklinville recently celebrated its Bicentennial

Fundraiser for victims of last week’s fatal crash in Clarksville is online
Together for Terry and Mary: A Community’s Love Friday September 27th, a tragedy struck our

Edith M. Outman “Granny Outman”
October 6, 1925 – February 2, 2025 Allegany, NY Edith M. Outman, 99, of Allegany,

Monday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops sees comeback attempt falls just short; A-L girls survive Olean; Salamanca boys breeze by Depew
Southwestern 50, Salamanca 45 JAMESTOWN, NY — A 29-point second half had the Salamanca girls

DuBois, turnovers spoil Lady Owls Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After suffering a poor second quarter, the

Olean’s Marcus Park to get new playground, dog park, picnic area
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The city’s Marcus Park is about to get a $2

Allegany-Limestone considering Hinsdale boys for football team
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — As the Allegany-Limestone boy’s football team heads back to playing

Bonnies look to swipe a road win over experienced Loyola Chicago in the Windy City
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CHICAGO, IL — Players. That’s what college basketball is all about.

Edward L. Forness
August 14, 1941 – January 31, 2025 ALLEGANY – Edward L. (Pete) Forness recently of
Cedarwood Financial Partners
516 Main St Olean, NY 14760
716-376-0014
We were born out of a humble desire to serve those that want help with their finances and more.
We were inspired by the protective quality of cedar—it’s what our families used to store their treasures across the ages. It’s sturdy, protective, and it does it all with grace.








