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Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of

Portville/C-R/B-R comes up empty in loss to Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CUBA — The newly combined forces of the Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football team got a taste of how potent the strength of its C South league will be

Veilleux scores six as he carries Gators to Senior Night win over Smethport
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Playing on a night where they honored their senior leadership, the Port Allegany football team added another blowout win to their
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls volleyball remains unbeaten; Mangold at the double for Bradford girls soccer
JAMESTOWN, NY — Collecting its third consecutive sweep, the Portville girls volleyball team continued its undefeated start to the 2025 season with a win over Southwestern. The Panthers, led by

Backus tallies first career goal in Panthers’ win over Olean
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Playing in one of their final games before league play begins, the Portville boy’s soccer team snuck out a win over Olean,












