Olean Star

Latest News

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Liz Boyer (left) and Mary Brooks, both of Randolph, carried the No Kings in America banner during a march on North Union Street to Lincoln Park on Saturday. Organizers said more than 400 people participated.

More than 400 protest at “No Kings” demonstration in Olean

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star More than 300 people participated in the No Kings in America march in Olean Saturday afternoon, walking from Delaware Park Centre to Lincoln Park, where their numbers

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Historical and Preservation Society president Steve Teachman stands next to the Chuck Wagon Cowboy, the outdoor advertising figure that used to stand the iconic Olean restaurant on Route 16. It is now on permanent display at the Olean Point Museum.

Chuck Wagon ‘Cowboy’ on permanent display at Olean Point Museum

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After more than 60 years in one location, the Chuck Wagon cowboy is moving to a permanent home. When the opportunity arose to make the

Revised Olean tax bills, refunds are mailed out

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Revised 2025-26 Olean city tax bills are in the mail, Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday. When the budget was approved in April, the amount of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) National Grid crews work Tuesday morning to restore power to nearly 400 Great Valley residents after an EF-1 tornado with 110-mph winds tore through part of the town Monday night. No serious injuries were reported, although eight homes including one wi9th its roof ripped off near where the tornado touched down about 5:37 p.m. Monday near Sugartown and Farm to Market roads.

EF-1 tornado hit Great Valley US Weather Service confirms

June 17, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The U.S. Weather Service confirmed last Tuesday that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Great Valley Monday, leaving a nearly 2.4-mile path of destruction,

The Bradford girl's basketball team poses at the media day as they welcome in the new season. The Lady Owls return four returning letterwinners this season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Pennsylvania Girl’s Basketball Preview: Stars lead the charge in upcoming girl’s hoops season

December 1, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Success is a coveted, yet elusive thing. Winning, especially in high school sports with the coming and goings of student athletes, can

Bona men’s hoops edge out victory over FAU behind big bench contributions

November 30, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BOCA RATON, FL — Through seven games this season, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had yet to play a true away game. It had played

Pollock: The playoffs could be at stake on Sunday as the Buffalo Bills visit the Pittsburgh Steelers

November 30, 2025

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist The Bills have been in this spot before … and not that long ago. Twelve games into the 2023 season, the three-time

Bona men’s hoops to round-out Florida road trip with FAU clash

November 29, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BOCA RATON, FL — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is continuing its Florida road trip after the Fort Myers Tip-off Tournament, traveling across the state