Sports
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh
Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep
Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its
Tentative $296.7 million county budget includes job cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A tentative 2026 Cattaraugus County budget of
Town of Olean Planning Board discusses site plan for proposed 5 megawatt solar facility on Dugan Road
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Town of Olean Planning Board on Thursday discussed the
Ischua Creek Water Keeper group seeking answers on fish kill in Franklinville creek a year ago
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following press release was submitted by the Ischua Valley Water Keepers group,
Master Gardeners offering Tai Chi and Qi Gong sessions at Nannen Arboretum
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus Master Gardeners will host “Cultivate the Garden —
St. Bonaventure again listed in Princeton Review of U.S. colleges
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s
Joseph Higgins is recognized for 34 years of service on IDA board of directors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Longtime Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board member
Boil water notice issued after water main valve breaks Tuesday morning under Seneca Avenue
EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Olean lifted its boil water notice Friday afternoon. The Cattaraugus