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Portville's Marissa Carls (5) celebrates with her team during the Panthers' home-opening sweep over Olean. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Locked and reloaded: Defending state champion Panthers sweep Olean in home opener

September 3, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – In high school sports, it can be hard to keep up with the constant cycle of players coming and going, recycling talent

First case of measles reported in Cattaraugus County Amish community in 36 years

September 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County has reported its first case of measles in more than 36 years — an unvaccinated individual in the northwestern part of the county.

The Olean Huskies welcome back 13 returning letterwinners for the 2026 season. Pictured here is Jason O'Brien (front row, left to right), Owen Tingley, Liam Ruggles, Tyler Sullivan, Oliver Curcio, Thomas Parker, Emmet Caya (back row, left to right), Jaiden McFadden, DeShawn Palmer, Dan Armijo, Hunter Silvis, Dom Myers and Colby Booth. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

New York football looks to up-and-comers to carry the torch

September 3, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In high school football, consistency only goes so far. Rosters fluctuate, coaching staffs roll over and success ebbs and flows. What stays the same, and

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United, Portville suffer losses on the road

September 2, 2026

EISENHOWER, PA – Taking to the road for the first time of the season, the Port United girl’s soccer team was ultimately dispatched back home with a loss, falling to

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Owls score by committee in win over Smethport; Portville’s Haynes, Rhinehart combine for 16 points in senior night loss

February 10, 2026

SMETHPORT, PA – Seeing 11 Owls make their way into the scoring column, the Bradford boy’s basketball team secured their tenth win of the season with a road blowout over