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Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline

Aiden Hulings, a computer information systems and technology graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, walks during the spring commencement ceremony last month. Hulings, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, finished his final semester at Pitt-Bradford while deployed to the Middle East thanks to the help of his professors.

Pitt-Bradford recognized for military friendliness

May 21, 2024

Edited by DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com For the

Frank Puglisi (left), shown here in a 2018 photo with state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee after seven years. (Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee Photo)

Puglisi resigns as Cattaraugus County Democratic party chairman after 7 years

May 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Frank Puglisi has stepped down

The Intersection at East State and Barry streets will become a mini roundabout in Phase III of Walkable Olean which got underway Monday. Expect traffic delays. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Walkable Olean Phase III gets underway, Barry Street roundabout is talk of the town

May 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Phase III of

Mary Ellen Barton

March 21, 2025

May 24, 1932 – March 18, 2025 Mary Ellen Barton, 92, of Olean, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Olean General Hospital with her son by her

Suzanne Elaine (Hale) Putt

March 21, 2025

May 10, 1949 – March 18, 2025 Suzanne Elaine (Hale) Putt, 75, of Hinsdale, passed away Tuesday (March 18, 2025) at the Olean General Hospital after a short illness. Born

Corrynne A. Gerwitz

March 21, 2025

October 17, 1951 – March 16, 2025 Olean, NY Corrynne A. Gerwitz, 73, of Olean, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2025) after a long-term illness, with her loving husband of

Noah Bolanga, a freshman guard from France, drives to the basket against Kent State Tuesday night. St. Bonaventure photo)

Embarrassing end for Bonnies in NIT opener

March 20, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist ST. BONAVENTURE — For the second straight year, the St. Bonaventure basketball team finds itself in an embarrassing situation as it relates