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Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held

Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to

Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26 Olean city budget with its 6% property tax hike on Tuesday night as planned. The
Monday Roundup: Bradford softball demolishes Kane; Salamanca baseball blanks Eagles
KANE, PA – Winning the battle at the plate 14-4, the Bradford softball team strung together back-to-back wins, dominating Kane 16-1 in 6 innings. Despite suffering two outs in their

Church Without Walls sponsors “Feet Heat Six” sneaker giveaway
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Feet Heat Six has officially kicked off its annual youth sneaker drive — with a new twist this year. The Church Without Walls, 1803 W.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca Lizards swept in doubleheader as Salt Cats’ offense erupts
SYRACUSE — After taking both games of their doubleheader against the Olean Oilers the day before, the Salamanca Lizards were hoping to continue their winning ways. Unfortunately for the visitors

Bradford Legion snaps losing streak with narrow win over Crosby
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Despite some seventh inning dramatics, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was able to outlast Crosby Post 976, earning a 9-8

Olean 1854 FC survives late push from Buffalo United; CCFC falls to BSC Raiders
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a week away from the field, Olean 1854 showed that the time off was not detrimental, putting together a well-rounded effort in its












