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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

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford baseball splits season series with Kane; Lady Terrors win 11th straight

April 28, 2025

KANE, PA – Facing Kane for the second time this season, the Bradford baseball team fell short of a comeback, as well as a season sweep, losing to the Wolves

Allegany-Limestone bounces back with shutout win over Salamanca

April 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone softball team, after suffering its first defeat of the season in its last game, needed a bounce-back performance. And a superb day

Olean's Emma Edwards hurls a pitch down range during the Huskies' 8-5 loss to Fredonia. Through seven innings, Edwards fanned six batters. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Fredonia out-paces Olean, ends Huskies’ win streak

April 28, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – One big inning would not be enough for the Olean softball team as they watched Fredonia pull away late, sealing a 8-5

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) McCarthy family members attended the unveiling of a commemorative display featuring Dan and Pat McCarthy Friday at the former Olean Business Institute Building. From left are Judi McCarthy, Jim McCarthy, Jean McCarthy, Mike McCarthy, Marianne McCarthy, John McCarthy, Dan McCarthy and Kevin McCarthy.

Display commemorating OBI directors unveiled Friday

April 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The McCarthy family operated Olean Business Institute for 52 years before it closed in August 2013, Founder Daniel R. McCarthy directed the school for 10