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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Logan Goddard, 14, a 4-H member from Irving, speaks at the Cattaraugus County Fair Wednesday with county legislators and members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension board during a tour of the fairgrounds. His hog Fabio Sparklmane, lies at his feet.

County legislators tour fairgrounds, meet 4-H owners of animals to be auctioned

August 6, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Several Cattaraugus

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) English Hunt Saddle competition in the 4-H horse ring at last week's Cattaraugus County Fair.

181st Cattaraugus County Fair concludes Saturday

August 6, 2024

LITTLE VALLEY — Lots of new and some tried and

Kindt parole violation hearing held following recent Salamanca arrest

August 2, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law

(St. Bonaventure photo) Betsy Gingerich, wife of university President Jeff Gingerich, stands with two student volunteers at the Warming House, where she is a volunteer. She is chairman of a Sept. 26 fundraiser for the Warming House.

St. Bonaventure promoting Warming House Fundraiser

August 1, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as

(Photo provided) Visitors to last year's W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley look at locally-made crafts for sale from local artisans and manufacturers.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend Saturday, Sunday at fairgrounds

October 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend events will kick off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce announces James M. Stitt is 2024 L.O.U.I.E. Award recipient

October 19, 2024

by Olean Area Chamber of Commerce OLEAN — Recipients of the L.O.U.I.E. Enterprising Business, and Presidential Awards for 2024 were announced Friday by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.

Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Wellsville volleyball with big 3-2 win over B-R Andover-Whitesville soccer wins

October 18, 2024

October 17, 2024 Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — It was a five-set decision the first time around near the beginning of the season for