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In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Cowburn’s two goals lift Wellsville to sectional win over Penn Yan; C-R upsets C-G, 1-0
Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — It has been six long years since the Lions of Wellsville have last tasted Sectional victory. Six years. After

Seneca Nation donates $30,000 to fund a new K-9 Unit for Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Dept.
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA – The Seneca Nation in partnership with the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department announced the donation of $30,000 to fully fund the purchase and subsequent support of a

Lady Owls earn another D9 finals appearance, Olean Girls soccer bows out of postseason
BRADFORD, PA — As they chase their seventh consecutive District 9 Championship, the Bradford girls soccer team took a step towards the title with a 2-0 win over Clearfield. In

Ending the Southern Tier Biennial Best in Show Winner Tammy Renee to exhibit work at Tri-County Arts Council
OLEAN – The Tri-County Arts Council presents “Buck Up Buttercup” featuring 2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best in show winner, Tammy Renée Brackett, now through October 26 in the Peg Bothner




