Olean Star

Latest News

Magiera, Smith meet in League of Women Voters mayoral debate in Salamanca Wednesday

October 8, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Candidates in the Salamanca mayoral race met in a debate moderated by the League of Women Voters at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater

FILE -- The Allegany-Limestone boy's soccer team celebrates during their previous win over Olean. On Wednesday, their added to their win streak by defeating Jamestown. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: A-L adds ninth win to their resume; Lady Owls soccer knot ECC

October 7, 2026

ALLEGANY, NY – Keeping their win streak rolling, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team ousted the Jamestown from their home turf with a 5-2 win. Despite two ties in the midst,

Portville's Garrett Reynolds chases down a loose ball during the Panthers' loss to Ellicottville/Franklinville on Wednesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Miscues amass during Portville’s stumble against league-leading Eagles

October 7, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – In what should have been a tightly contested battle for the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Associations Division II title, the Portville boy’s soccer team

Health Department budget down by a third due to discontinuing home care program

October 7, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Health Department’s proposed $8.3 million budget for 2027 has been presented to the county budget officer. Public Health Director Dr.

Monday Roundup: Lady Terrors earn revenge win over Port, Bradford edges Cameron County and Salamanca remains perfect in league play

January 14, 2025

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – In a rematch of their first game of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team earned a little revenge, beating Port Allegany 45-36 in hostile territory.