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Newly elected Sheriff, Eric Butler, with former Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb

Eric Butler elected Cattaraugus County Sheriff

November 5, 2024

By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star Based on early election

St. Bonaventure guard Melvin Council Jr. dribbles through contact during the Bonnies' season-opening win over Cal State Northridge on Monday. | St. Bonaventure athletics/Craig Melvin

Opening Night Results In Definitive Bonnies Win, 70-56 vs. CSUN

November 5, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Upon entering the Reilly Center for

Bradford's Bella Prince charges up field during the Lady Owls win over Warren on Wednesday, Sept. 25. During her senior season, Prince became the second player in program history to tally 100-plus goals and assists. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

As Bradford’s championship streak comes to an end, Lady Owls look to youthful future

November 5, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com All good things come to

Bradford's Brayden Frair and cross country head coach Tom Tessena pose at the Pennsylvania Cross Country Championship Meet. At the meet, Frair finished in 16th. | Photo provided

Bradford’s Frair weathers illness, places at state championships

November 4, 2024

HERSHEY, PA – Persevering through illness, Brayden Frair still made

(City of Olean) Degawenodas, a Seneca Indian and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ to protect the Allegheny River, asked Olean aldermen Tuesday what plans they had to prevent future sewage discharges into the river.

Seneca asks Olean Council its plans to stop future Allegheny discharges

May 28, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A member of the Seneca Nation and founder of Defend Ohi:yo’ asked Olean aldermen what they were prepared to do to prevent future

Sr. Helen Lodge

May 28, 2024

December 21, 1929 — May 22, 2024 Allegany Born: Helen Louise Lodge, December 21, 1929, in Atlantic City, NJ Died: May 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

Paula A. Paar

May 28, 2024

November 1, 1955 — May 26, 2024 Olean- Paula A. Paar Paula A. Paar of 620 ½ West State Street, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Cuba

Kayne M. Hopkins

May 28, 2024

June 9, 1974 — May 25, 2024 Olean- Kayne M. Hopkins “Loving Father, Son & Brother” Kayne M. Hopkins of 704 Irving Street, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024