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Salamanca's Xavier Peters takes the ball down the sideline during the Warriors' 49-12 win over Cleveland Hills. Peters ended with 149 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title

November 1, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – A win

Kimberly Ann Lippert

November 1, 2024

August 25, 1963 — October 27, 2024 Olean Olean- Kimberly

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This sign is outside the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections office in LIttle Valley at the former elementary school on Rock City Street.

Only down ballot contest in county after sheriff’s race in Farmersville

November 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star After voting in the race between Sheriff

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Voters participate in early voting Thursday in the gymnasium in the former elementary school, in Little Valley.

Early voting in county on track to double from four years ago

November 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — By mid-afternoon on Wednesday,

Sheila Jane Shively

May 20, 2024

Allegany- Sheila Jane Shively “Child of God” Sheila J. Shively, 82, of 4115 South Nine Mile Road, was called home for a reunion with her family in heaven on Saturday,

Lawrence Michael Joseph

May 20, 2024

February 16, 1951 — May 19, 2024 Olean- Lawrence M. Joseph “Loving Husband, Father & Brother” Lawrence M. Joseph of West Spring Street passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024,

The put-in for Saturday's Float the Allegheny at Steam Valley Road in Portville was the starting point for about 100 participants in canoes and kayaks sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. They floated a little under five miles to Franchot Park for an afterparty. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Nearly 100 canoes, kayaks participate in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star There were nearly 100 participants in kayaks, canoes and other watercraft taking part in Saturday’s Float the Allegheny. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce,

Jamestown Community College seniors march into their Commencement Ceremony at the Olean YMCA on Friday. (JCC Olean)

Olean JCC graduates met challenges with help from family, friends, faculty

May 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A theme of overcoming challenges with hard work and the support of family, friends and faculty wove through comments of speakers at Friday’s