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The Smethport football team poses in celebration after claiming the District 9 Region 4 title with a win over Moniteau last Friday. | Photo submitted

‘Attitude is paramount’: Hubbers’ Region Four crown shows strides in ascension

October 7, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – On Friday night, the Smethport football team was on full display. Their 45-10 win over Moniteau demonstrated the capabilities of the Hubbers’

Technical troubles overshadow only debate in NY-23 between Langworthy and Gies

October 7, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELMIRA — Technical troubles overshadowed the livestreaming of the 23rd Congressional debate between Rep. Nick Langworthy and Democratic challenger Aaron Gies of Olean Tuesday night.

FILE -- Allegany-Limestone's Kennedy Honeck shakes off a defender during a game early in the season. On Tuesday, Honeck ended with one goal as Allegany-Limestone built upon their win streak. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators salvage win streak in OT; Olean volleyball sweeps Dunkirk

October 6, 2026

ALLEGANY, NY – Three goals from three different Gators lifted the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team to a 3-2 win over Southwestern in overtime. Although A-L was able to open the

Ahead of their contest with Gowanda, Salamanca honored their six seniors. Pictured here is Arleigh Chudy (left to right), Ava Porter, Lily Volge, Myla Galante, Avianna Stahlman and Lailee Pierce. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

All seniors score in Salamanca’s shutout win over Gowanda

October 6, 2026

Warriors tally fifth straight victory on Senior Day By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – For the past two weeks, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team has been on a

(NYSP Photo) This black BB gun pistol was recovered from the scene of a shooting on North Seventh Street in Olean early Wednesday after an Olean man pointed it at troopers. Three troopers shot Thomas A. Wright, 23, after he threatened them with it, body cam video shows.

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by state police after he pointed a handgun at them outside his North Seventh Street home early Wednesday was reported in

Olean firefighters battle a blaze Thursday morning at 119 N. Sixth St. Two firemen suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (Olean Fire Department Photo)

No serious injuries reported From North Sixth Street Fire

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No serious injuries were reported Thursday at a house fire at 119 S. Sixth St. The fire was reported to Olean police dispatch at

Historic nights from Kwiatkowski, Straub lead A-L boys hoops past Silver Creek in B2 first round

February 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team rounded off its season at home with a comfortable 72-46 Section 6 Class B2 first round win over Silver

Portville's Aidan DeFazio drives past two defenders during the Panthers' loss to Tapestry in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers find first round exit as they fall to Tapestry

February 27, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – In a game that was decided by unmatched athleticism and streaky shooting, the Portville boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end