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Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the Allegheny River, brought their campaign to Lincoln Park and the Olean Common Council chamber earlier
Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at
Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua
Federal cuts to Olean Food Pantry means less food for families
OLEAN — Olean Food Pantry (OFP) is sounding the alarm after federal funding cuts to food banks threaten to worsen hunger across Western New York. The nonprofit braces for an
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Nolan Wilczewski takes first place at Allegany County Invitational; A-L girls cross country takes third
BELMONT, NY — Despite posting an incomplete finish as a team, Allegany-Limestone’s Nolan Wilczewski grabbed a first-place finish for the boys cross country team at the Allegany County Invitational. Aiden
Cattaraugus County 4-H member excels at World Dairy Expo
Madison, Wis. — Cattaraugus County 4-H Member, Olivia Shawley traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Judging Contest on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Olivia was
Bona men’s soccer pushes #24 George Mason to the brink in high-scoring contest
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Entering its Saturday night affair, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team had scored just three goals in Atlantic 10 play — two in
Salamanca suffers defeat at the hands of potent Southwestern/Frewsburg offense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — It had been a long time since the Salamanca football team had allowed 49 or more points in a regular season game. In fact,
