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Pressure no problem for Allegany-Limestone in overtime thriller over Salamanca
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HINSDALE, NY – As just a sophomore, Ty Margeson has already collected an impressive resume. Taking over under center ever since his first time walking

St. Bonaventure University announces tuition-free initiative for eligible students starting in Fall 2027
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with

Common Council gets update as city swimming pool repair project costs approach $2 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen got updates earlier this week on the status of the War Veterans Park swimming pool and splash pad projects. In July, Mayor Amy

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gariepy reaches triple-digit goals; Lady Terrors, Huskies escape Thursday with wins
PORTVILLE, NY – Midway through the second half of play, Grace Gariepy had the ball and, in traditional fashion, her eyes were trained on the net. Dribbling through a crowd

Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of




