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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
Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
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
Hubbers drop 72 in season-opening rout over Otto-Eldred
Kisko, Dickerson lead charge for Smethport’s highest scoring affair in over 20 years By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Head coach Ryan Yingling’s main goal for the Smethport
Mrs. Sherburne: Tear Down Those Chains
-Letter to the Editor- By: Al Bernstein, Olean, New York Earlier this week the Common Council voted to prohibit camping or sleeping in public places. There are arguments for and
Victoria Guite, Democratic challenger of Sen. Borrello, hold first town hall in Olean Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Victoria Guite, a Genesee County Democrat running in the 57th Senate District, held her first town hall Thursday at the John Ash Center. Guite, an
County lawmakers OK plan to bring county museum under Economic Development, Planning & Tourism
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers approved a local law Wednesday that will bring the Cattaraugus County Museum under control of the Department of Economic
