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Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships

July 16, 2025

FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at the 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. On July 14,

(Photo provided) Aaron Gies of Olean has announced he is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd Congressional District. He would run against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy

Bona theology prof Aaron Gies will run against Langworthy

July 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure University theology professor, announced plans Thursday to run as a Democrat against Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Niagara County. Gies announced two

Oilers, Lizards All-Stars tout nods as representation of continued development

July 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — For the Olean Oilers’ Owen Smith and Luis Arreola and the Salamanca Lizards’ Dylan Kinney and Connor Smith, their selection to the 2025 New

Kai Caskey (left), of Bavarian Hills, recorded a 4-over-par 74 to claim both the boys Division II (14-15) title and the low overall round at the second stop of the Penn-York Junior Golf League on Monday at The Pennhills Club in Bradford. Caskey won the divisional title by six strokes over Liam McArdle (Caledonia, right), who placed second for the second-consecutive week. | Photo provided

Bouncing back: Caskey claims low round at Pennhills

July 14, 2025

Caskey cards 74; Chamberlain wins Div. I title with 75 By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Star BRAFORD, Pa. – Kai Caskey had played the week before at Elkdale Country

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Ashley Smith (left), who was sworn in Wednesday as the new Cattaraugus County district attorney, receives a gift from County Legislator Ginger Schroder on Dec. 10 for her service as county attorney.

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney

January 2, 2026

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court

(Olean Fire Department) Olean firefighters responded to two fires on New Year's Day, including one at Paul Brown Motors on East State Street. No injuries were reported.

Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors

January 2, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday when Olean firefighters responded to two 911 fire calls. At 12:49 p.m., the fire department

Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU

December 31, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a seven-point lead over reigning Atlantic 10 champions VCU.

(City of Olean/Facebook) Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello posted a final statement on the mayor's Facebook page Wednesday thanking the people of Olean for his 12 years in office.

Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean

December 31, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight