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Mayor responds to menacing of city employee in Lincoln Park with increased police presence
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced an increased police
‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common
Maloney takes Pine Acres for 2nd Division I crown
Smith fires 29 to set all-time Div. IV scoring record BRADFORD, Pa. — Evan Maloney didn’t get off to
Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale,
183rd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday; presale tickets now available
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Advance sale tickets to the 183rd Cattaraugus
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Oiler stumped early in last regular season road game
ST. CATHARINES, ON — Seeing the Ironbacks for the second time in three days, the
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