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Ricki Miller/Olean Star The Domestic Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds was full of displays including firearms, fishing equipment lazer-cut images in wood and hunting accessories at the annual Sportsmen's Rendezvous in L:ittle Valley Friday. It is open through Sunday.

Buying, selling and storytelling at the Sportsmen’s Rendezvous

August 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The three-day Sportsmen’s

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The front of an East Otto fire truck is draped in a black bunting Wednesday in memory of Tim Lexer, a beloved local firefighter and former chief and a 911 dispatcher who died last week in an accident near his home. Police and fire vehicles escorted the hearse bearing Lexer's body from a funeral in Little Valley.

East Otto community honors Tim Lexer, dispatcher and firefighter

August 8, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star EAST OTTO — The East

Cattaraugus County Undersheriff Eric Butler

Acting Sheriff Butler nominated by GOP for Cattaraugus County Sheriff

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Sapraicone (second from right), met with Cattaraugus County GOP officials in Olean Friday. Others from left are Legislator Rick Smith of Olean; County Republican Chairman Mark Heberling and Legislator Steve Teachman of Olean.

Sapraicone visits Cattaraugus County in his bid to unseat Sen Gillibrand

August 7, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mike Sapraicone sat in

Lady Rebels ruin Olean’s home opener

December 2, 2024

OLEAN, NY – In their season’s home-opener, the Olean girl’s basketball team fell to Cuba-Rushford’s third-quarter surge, ultimately losing to the Lady Rebels, 45-24. Coming out the gates, the Lady

Michael E. Hulbert

December 1, 2024

August 24, 1965 – November 26, 2024 Michael Hulbert Obituary Michael E Hulbert, beloved father and brother Olean- Michael E. Hulbert of Olean, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at

Marlene Woodgie Obituary Marlene “Tooty” Woodgie, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Aunt Marlene “Tooty” Woodgie, of Olean, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Pines of Olean, surrounded by her

Betty Anne Cornell

December 1, 2024

September 10, 1941 ~ November 24, 2024 Betty Cornell Obituary Betty A. Cornell Betty A. Cornell, age 83 of Olean, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2024. Betty was born on