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Federal judge’s report faults state over use of Seneca land for Thruway, recommends mediation with state
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A federal judge in Buffalo handed the Seneca Nation a significant victory Friday, concluding that New York State illegally took Seneca land in order to
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Bliss, Fillhart combine for 400 yards, six TDs in Gators win over Brookville; Olean pushes record positive with win over East Aurora/Holland
BROOKVILLE, PA – A 22-point second quarter and 19-point third carried the Port Allegany football team to their seventh win of the season, dominating Brookville 48-28. Although being held scoreless

Portville/C-R/B-R executes game plan to perfection, tops Salamanca 28-8
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The Portville football program has been waiting a while to get a win over C South rivals Salamanca. In fact, the last time the

Self-inflicted wounds give way to Terrors’ dominating loss to Red Raiders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For years, Otto-Eldred and Cameron County have been rivals. Across all sports and all seasons, the matchups between the Terrors and

Nature lovers flock to 68th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 850 nature lovers attended the 67th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park last weekend. Despite cool, damp weather on Saturday,

Aiello beings term as president of NYS Conference of Mayors
ALBANY — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has become the 99th president of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). Aiello’s term began May 29. “It is

Olean Oilers look to bounce back from down year with mix of newcomers, experience
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Having a wealth of youth both at the helm and on the roster, the Olean Oilers aim to open their season targeting

Salamanca Lizards learning from inaugural year in preparation of second campaign
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Heading into its second year as a franchise in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), the Salamanca Lizards are taking what they learned











