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Smethport head coach Ryan Yingling leads a Team Pennsylvania Big 30 practice on Wednesday, July 29. Four weeks later, Yingling is preparing for his second year at the helm of the Hubbers. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Next man, coach up for Pennsylvania football

August 27, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com When head coach Ryan Yingling strolled onto Smethport’s practice field in the opening days of training camp, the rust had already been knocked off. Along

PAID ADVERTISEMENT- Hemlock Wind Community Open House

August 26, 2026

Liberty Renewables is excited to advance Hemlock Hollow Wind inCattaraugus County. The project is expected to feature up to 19 windturbines on privately-owned land within the Towns of Allegany, Olean,

Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property

August 26, 2026

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.

Ahead of their season opener on Saturday, the Bradford boys' cross country team looks to their veteran leadership to carry the torch. Pictured here is Charlie Vinelli (left to right), Jordan Hogue, Kadyn Tessena, Nikolai Frontino, Gavin Weart and Xavier Frontino. | Photo submitted

In final season, Tessena, Bradford cross county looks to return to center stage

August 26, 2026

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

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Danielle Aiello, (left) an assistant and Michael Gargano, an emergency medical technician, gave people tours of one of the ambulances at the June 7 open house at the new Allegany Rescue and EMS headquarters at 117 E. Main St. A public open house will be held from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, June 14.

Allegany Rescue and EMS host public open house

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Allegany Rescue and EMS Inc., held an open house for the public Saturday, June 14, from 2-7 p.m. at its new headquarters at

(Facebook photo) Homes and property in the Sugartown Road area of Great Valley were damaged by a tornado Monday that also leveled trees and utility poles, leaving more than 100 homes without power. This is at the intersection of Sugartown and Farm to Market roads.

Tornado damages homes in Great Valley last week

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — No serious injuries or deaths were reported after an apparent tornado touched down in the town of Great Valley early last week, damaging homes

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Liz Boyer (left) and Mary Brooks, both of Randolph, carried the No Kings in America banner during a march on North Union Street to Lincoln Park on Saturday. Organizers said more than 400 people participated.

More than 400 protest at “No Kings” demonstration in Olean

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star More than 300 people participated in the No Kings in America march in Olean Saturday afternoon, walking from Delaware Park Centre to Lincoln Park, where their numbers

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Historical and Preservation Society president Steve Teachman stands next to the Chuck Wagon Cowboy, the outdoor advertising figure that used to stand the iconic Olean restaurant on Route 16. It is now on permanent display at the Olean Point Museum.

Chuck Wagon ‘Cowboy’ on permanent display at Olean Point Museum

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After more than 60 years in one location, the Chuck Wagon cowboy is moving to a permanent home. When the opportunity arose to make the