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Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to prohibit camping or sleeping in public spaces in a bid to encourage homeless individuals to find help.

In final season, Tessena, Bradford cross county looks to return to center stage
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – After nearly five decades at the helm of the Bradford boys’ cross country team, head coach Tom Tessena is finally entering his swan

Ischua Creek water quality has improved since fish die-off a year ago tied to Great Lakes Cheese
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — It was one year ago that the state Department of Environmental Conservation received reports of a large fish and wildlife die-off in Ischua

County lawmaker waiting for reply from Siting Board over night noise condition of certificate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Legislator Brenda Hanson thinks Alle-Catt Wind Energy may have backed itself into a corner by erecting turbines that can’t meet night noise limits.

BATES: Analyzing the depth, consistency and grit of the Bonnies ahead of A10 play
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Last season, I wrote a column recounting the team’s experience in the non-conference schedule. I noted how depth was somewhat of a question,

Playing on their own terms: Olean nabs victory over Warren in DeCerbo Showcase Finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — If there was one thing Olean boys basketball coach Tim Kolasinski wanted from his team in their matchup against Warren, it was to play

Simmons, Terwilliger combine for 39 as Owls defeat DeCerbo-hosting Gators
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Rebounding from a three-game losing streak, the Bradford boy’s basketball team left the annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase with a win, beating

Allegany-Limestone ‘finds a way’ in 44-35 win over East Aurora
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — When it needed to most, the Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team found a way. Even head coach Andrea Darrow admitted that her team’s 44-35 victory was




