LYLE: Wilson, defense bail out Wilson, offense
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Well it wasn’t all that pretty, but the Steelers got it done. In another ‘nose to the grindstone,’ gritty performance by Pittsburgh’s defense, the Steelers
LYLE: Wilson earns trust as he shines against Commanders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com This season has been impressive to say the least. With the Pittsburgh Steelers rolling into Northwest Stadium and taking down the 7-2 Washington Commanders, it
Ending the Southern Tier Biennial Best in Show Winner Tammy Renee to exhibit work at Tri-County Arts Council
OLEAN – The Tri-County Arts Council presents “Buck Up Buttercup” featuring 2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best in show winner, Tammy Renée Brackett, now through October 26 in the Peg Bothner
W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend Saturday, Sunday at fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend events will kick off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce announces James M. Stitt is 2024 L.O.U.I.E. Award recipient
by Olean Area Chamber of Commerce OLEAN — Recipients of the L.O.U.I.E. Enterprising Business, and Presidential Awards for 2024 were announced Friday by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.
Cattaraugus County officials tour agribusiness along Amish Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials got a glimpse inside several Amish businesses and homes during a tour of the Amish Trail on the western part of the county on
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
Kill Buck ‘Flag House’ is a tribute to veterans
BY: Rick Miller KILL BUCK — The Kill Buck Flag House is ready for Memorial Day. Alan Robison started placing hundreds of small American flags on the front lawn of
Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny
By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,