Business
Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535
Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic
PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall
Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties
Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s
Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the
Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at
Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions
John Joseph Topor, Jr.
November 12, 1943 – July 25, 2025 Portville- John Joseph Topor, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father
New York ready to ‘put on a show’ in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — A year after just their first Big 30
The Wright stuff: Owen takes Pine Acres for third Penn-York win
BRADFORD, Pa. – It wasn’t quite the start that Owen Wright anticipated. In Week 4
Pennsylvania ready for the storm as they prepare for Big 30 Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – On Monday, Troy Cook and Co. were
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport VFW claims OWSL title
OLEAN, NY — While they may have fallen into a 3-0 hole after the first
County OKs contracts with 29 towns for assessments
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — In his 16 years as director of
‘Right Thinkers’ to mark 5th anniversary Monday
ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers are celebrating their fifth anniversary this month with a
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.