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Mayor responds to menacing of city employee in Lincoln Park with increased police presence
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced an increased police presence in Lincoln Park after a city employee was “menaced” in the city employee parking

‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common Council president at the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bennion, a Republican, was first elected
Maloney takes Pine Acres for 2nd Division I crown
Smith fires 29 to set all-time Div. IV scoring record BRADFORD, Pa. — Evan Maloney didn’t get off to a particularly strong start on the back nine in this latest Penn-York Junior Golf showdown. The

Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale, there was a palpable tension in the air. Despite seeing the Oilers’ even the scoreboard,
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers drop doubleheader against Batavia Muckdogs
BATAVIA, NY — The Olean Oilers dropped both games of their doubleheader against the Batavia Muckdogs on June 21, falling 3-2 and 7-2, respectively. In the first game of the afternoon,

St. Bonaventure women’s basketball Atlantic 10 pairings released
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has officially unveiled its Atlantic 10 conference pairings for the 2026-27 season. While no dates or times are currently set, the

Salamanca student showcases advanced design skills with 3D printed school-themed coasters
SALAMANCA — Andrew McCormick, a student in Shawn Howard’s Technology classes, recently completed a creative and technical design project producing Salamanca-themed coasters that highlight both school pride and modern manufacturing

Ninth-inning rally comes up short as Olean Oilers fall to Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Auburn Doubledays had pushed the Olean Oilers to the brink of a mercy rule defeat. After a quiet first three frames, Auburn jumped




