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Mark Kensy, Sister Margaret Carney honored at Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Classic Reception
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — In 2021, St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt established the first-ever Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Classic. Five years and over $400,000 raised for

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Kane’s grind-it-out gains too much for Hubbers in season opener
KANE, PA – Opening the 2025 campaign on the road, the Smethport football team fell to Kane, 34-8. Smethport was unable to find an answer to the Wolves’ ground game,

Port Allegany, Bliss hit the ground running as they tally 70 against Owls in season opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Coming into opening night, the question lingered of how Port Allegany’s offense would fare given their deep losses at the line of

Brisky resigns from legislature, is named deputy administrator
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Michael Brisky, R-Franklinville, has resigned and has been appointed deputy county administrator. Brisky, who was Cattaraugus County Legislature vice chairman, was

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca Lizards swept in doubleheader as Salt Cats’ offense erupts
SYRACUSE — After taking both games of their doubleheader against the Olean Oilers the day before, the Salamanca Lizards were hoping to continue their winning ways. Unfortunately for the visitors

Bradford Legion snaps losing streak with narrow win over Crosby
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Despite some seventh inning dramatics, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was able to outlast Crosby Post 976, earning a 9-8

Olean 1854 FC survives late push from Buffalo United; CCFC falls to BSC Raiders
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a week away from the field, Olean 1854 showed that the time off was not detrimental, putting together a well-rounded effort in its

Oilers return to winning ways with sweep of Rochester
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Leading with defense and ending with offense, the Olean Oilers came away with a double-header sweep of the Rochester Ridgemen, winning 6-4












