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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

Bonnies see campaign come to a close after 76-59 loss to VCU in A10 Quarterfinal
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the face of an unforgiving VCU squad, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team saw its hopes for Atlantic 10 glory shatter. In

Lady Terrors’ postseason closes with second round loss to Williamsburg
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Unable to surmount a comeback in time, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end at the hands of Williamsburg,

Bonnies overcome 13-point deficit, knock out reigning A10 champs Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, simply, did not want to go home. Having struggled mightily for the grand majority of the first

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tuesday’s demonstration outside the Olean Office of Rep. Nick Langworthy protest congressman’s support of DOGE Cuts
I am writing to share highlights from a recent peaceful protest held outside Congressman Nick Langworthy’s office, which saw participation increase to 35 individuals from Bolivar, Olean, Friendship, and surrounding












