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(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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The new Memorial Trail in the Valentine Flats area of Zoar Valley opened Wednesday. Above is an example of the trail going around a tree, although scores were cut to construct the trail.

New handicapped accessible trail opens at Zoar Valley

July 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — A new handicapped

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) An Olean Parks and Recreation Department employee mows the grass at Bradner Stadium last month. The Olean Oilers will host a fireworks program at the stadium starting at 9:45 p.m., Thursday after a game with the Salamanca Lizards and a concert featuring New Wave Nation.

Olean Oilers to host fireworks show after Thursday’s game, concert at stadium

July 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Oiler’s Baseball at

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A 10-foot bronze statue of astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson was dedicated last week at the Ellicottville Gazebo Concert Series. The music continues this weekend with the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival.

Woman astronaut’s statute dedicated; Ellicottville Music Festival starts Friday

July 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A 10-foot bronze

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills and the snow in Orchard Park too much for the 49ers

December 3, 2024

Cutline: Josh Allen interrupted coach Sean McDermott to make snow angels during his post-game interview on ESPN. McDermott obliged (more photos in story). Photo by Anglio Allen/Buffalo Bills. By CHUCK

Cattaraugus County IDA expected to hold Alle-Catt hearings this month

December 3, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Alle-Catt Wind Energy said Monday the company is pleased Cattaraugus County lawmakers asked the Industrial Development Agency to hold a public hearing on the company’s request for

Arlette Hubbard

December 3, 2024

December 21, 1952 – November 26, 2024 Arlette Hubbard, 71, of Salamanca, NY, formerly of Olean, NY died Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024 at Salamanca Nursing & Rehab following a

Thomas J. Paprocki

December 3, 2024

October 27, 1935 – November 28, 2024 Thomas J. Paprocki, 89, of Salamanca, NY passed away Thursday morning, November 28, 2024 at home. Born October 27, 1935 in Salamanca, he