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Olean’s last-minute comeback falls two points shy in tooth-and-nail battle with Depew
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – With just 39 seconds left on the clock, the Huskies lined up for what would be the last kick off of the

Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here
By RICK MILLER Olean Star If it seems that trees are changing color sooner than usual, you’re right. You may want to start your leaf peeping a little earlier this

Former probation director pleads not guilty to indictment charging he possessed child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded not guilty Thursday to a 12-count indictment involving child pornography charges in Cattaraugus

Allegany-Limestone holds watch party for Angelina Napoleon’s World Athletics Championships race
TOKYO, JAPAN — On Sept. 17, Allegany-Limestone students gathered early in the morning to watch as former Gator, Angelina Napoleon, represented Team USA in the 3,000m Steeplechase at the World

Route 219/Peters Road intersection in Ashford will become roundabout
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ASHFORD — New traffic control devices for all-way stops were installed last week at the T intersection of Route 219/Miller Road and Peters Road in the town of

Olean facing $1 million shortfall in sales tax revenue for 2024-25, enacts spending freeze
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello last week sent a letter to city department heads to notify them of a spending freeze due to a

Friday Roundup: Salamanca boys hoops claim third consecutive CCAA Div. I title, Olean boys get back to winning ways
FREDONIA, NY – For the third time in as many years, the Salamanca boys basketball team has claimed the CCAA Div. I title, clinching it this season with a 60-51

Every Panther scores as Portville decimates Cassadaga Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Winning by 40 points, the Portville boys’ basketball team took down Cassadaga Valley for the second time this season, earning a season











