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(Olean Police Department photo) Diane M. Casciani, 42, was charged with criminally negligent homicide, second-degree arson and first-degree reckless endangerment in the death of Carole Landrau, 76, at Landreau's apartment at 137 N. Ninth St., Olean on Monday.

Diane M. Casciani charged with arson, criminally negligent homicide in Olean fire, death of Carole Landrau

June 24, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Police investigators today announced an arrest today in the death of a woman who died in a fire at a home on North Ninth

Firefighters find victim in North Ninth Street fire Monday

June 24, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One person died Monday in a house fire on North Ninth Street. The victim was not identified. Olean Fire Chief Eric Maurouard said the report of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Church Without Walls Pastor Tyrone Hall shows off the types of sneakers Feet Heat Six is looking for this year as Hilario Maldonado trims a little off the top. This year’s sneaker distribution will be Aug. 24, at the church at 1803 W. State St.

Church Without Walls sponsors “Feet Heat Six” sneaker giveaway

June 24, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Feet Heat Six has officially kicked off its annual youth sneaker drive — with a new twist this year. The Church Without Walls, 1803 W.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca Lizards swept in doubleheader as Salt Cats’ offense erupts

June 23, 2025

SYRACUSE — After taking both games of their doubleheader against the Olean Oilers the day before, the Salamanca Lizards were hoping to continue their winning ways. Unfortunately for the visitors

Weekend Roundup: Salamanca track and field begins season with pair of second-place finishes; Warriors girls lacrosse falls to West Seneca West

April 7, 2025

TRACK AND FIELD BOYS: Wellsville 179, Salamanca 87.5, Friendship/Scio 31, FIllmore 26, Bolivar-Richburg 19.5 GIRLS: Wellsville 120, Salamanca 117, Bolivar-Richburg 39, Fillmore 33, Friendship/Scio 31 BOLIVAR-RICHBURG — The Salamanca boys