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Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office

March 19, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions

FILE -- Port Allegany's Nick Wilfong sizes up Smethport's defense during their regular season meeting in January. Wilfong was one of three Gators to be selected as a Big 30 All-Star. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Catt-Little Valley, Port Allegany’s breakout seasons pay off in Big 30 All-Star selections

March 19, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After breaking through their glass ceilings with

Bonnies to embark on WNIT journey with first-round matchup against Drexel

March 18, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — This season has been one for the books

Olean Common Council turns down mayor’s request for auditing consultant; OKs search for auditor

March 18, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council dealt a blow to Mayor Amy

St. Bonaventure Athletic Director explains roll-out of Mark Schmidt retirement announcement

March 17, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta released an

FILE -- Jenna Renner pulls up from long range during Port Allegany's matchup with Kane in the District 9 Class 2A semifinals. Renner was one of three Lady Gators selected to the Big 30 Senior Classic. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Gators lead the pack for annual Big 30 Senior Classic

March 17, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, PA – In the tenth rendition of the Big

Salamanca Varsity Soccer opens season with loss to Port Allegany

September 9, 2024

The Salamanca Girls Varsity soccer team opened their season yesterday with a 1-4 home loss

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A cowboy participating in the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo Sunday gets ready to rope a calf.

Ellicottville Championship Rodeo draws record crowds of 11,000

July 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — More than 11,000 people attended the 35th annual

(Rick Mller/Olean Star) St. Bonaventure University’s new Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bob Beretta, a 1987 St. Bonaventure graduate, is flanked by his wife, Jennifer, also a 1987 alum, and daughter Julia following a press conference at the Regina Quick Arts Center Friday afternoon. His appointment was announced earlier this week.

Bob Beretta named St. Bonaventure Athletic Director

June 8, 2024

ALLEGANY – Bob Beretta was named Vice President and director of Intercollegiate Athletics on Friday.

Allegany-Limestone’s Nolder, Olean’s Lozynska Claim Firsts at Section 6 State Qualifier

June 3, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com ALDEN, NY — Allegany-Limestone’s Joshua Nolder and Olean’s Viktoriia Lozynska took

Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players

Axl Firkel is pictured throwing, nearly getting an out at First.

Orioles and Redsox tie 18-18 in T-ball Showdown

May 16, 2024

BY: ERIC FIRKEL Olean Star PORTVILLE – Tuesday night the Orioles faced off against the

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