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(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Aldermen David Anastasia (left) and Sonya McCall (right) praised the city's Streets Division for plowing city streets during this past weekend's snowstorm. Alderman John Crawford is at center.

Sherburne proclaims Remembrance Day at brief council meeting Tuesday

January 28, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It was a brief meeting for the Olean Common Council Tuesday night. Mayor Amy B. Sheburne read a proclamation designating Jan. 27 as

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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

January 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they

Salamanca boys hoops fall as Dunkirk completes fourth quarter comeback

January 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the grand majority of its game against CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk, the Salamanca boys basketball team had done everything right. The Warriors,

Otto-Eldred locks down a Port Allegany ballhandler during the Lady Terrors' season sweep over the Lady Gators. Leading O-E on both sides of the court, Hakes ended with a game-high 22 points and three steals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca walks off Gowanda in high-scoring affair; Bradford baseball suffers defeat despite hot start vs. Punxy

March 30, 2026

SALAMANCA, NY — In a tug-of-war affair, the Salamanca softball team ultimately emerged 11-10 victors over Gowanda. The Panthers pounced in the top of the very first frame, bringing four