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Otto-Eldred locks down a Port Allegany ballhandler during the Lady Terrors' season sweep over the Lady Gators. Leading O-E on both sides of the court, Hakes ended with a game-high 22 points and three steals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star file photo) Allegany Fire Department will sponsor Allegany Old Home Days June 24-27. This photo is from June 24, 2024, when the last Allegany Old Home Day was held. Last year's carnival was canceled.

Allegany Fire Department announces return of Old Home Week this year

January 27, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Fire Department announced Tuesday that Allegany Old Home Week would return this June for a four-day run from June 24-27. Last

Bona women’s hoops looking to turn frustration into results at Dayton

January 27, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After consecutive losses, which were heartbreaking for different reasons, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was looking for answers. Its games against Fordham

(Photo by Paula Bernstein) Members of the Olean Rotary Club heard recently from Live In Action, Cattaraugus County. From left are Theresa Shaffer, Joe Higgins, Megan Moretz, club president; Kennedy Scott of Love in Action, Cattaraugus County and Dennis Casey, heard from

Rotary Club hears non-violent message in Love In Action presentation

January 27, 2026

OLEAN — Members of the Olean Rotary Club recently welcomed Kennedy Scott of Love in Action, Cattaraugus County for a discussion on the philosophy and practice of nonviolence during their

Keane, Taylor lead Lady Owls to first win, take down Lady Gators

December 7, 2024

DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off the Randy Stebbins Memorial tournament, the Bradford girls’ basketball team earned their first win of the season, beating Allegany-Limestone 32-20 with help from Mackenzie

Youth shows as Owls drop opener to Eisenhower late

December 7, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Opening their season in the Randy Stebbins Memorial tournament, the Bradford boys’ basketball team struggled to execute late, falling to Eisenhower,

Two Terrors make history in O-E’s 57-point win over Hubbers

December 7, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – There’s good ways to start the season, there’s great ways to start the season and then there’s the way the Otto-Eldred

Isaac’s highlight earns spotlight from NFL

December 5, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Calling his own number, Salamanca quarterback Maddox Isaac snapped the ball and made a line for the sidelines. Bursting through the gaps,