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Father-daughter speakers tag team graduates at St. Bonaventure Commencement Sunday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure University commencement speaker, a distinguished student-athlete and alumni, provided tag-team advice with his daughter for graduating seniors at Reilly

IDA approves $5 million in Ellicottville ski resort projects and $3.5 million Gowanda renovation
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency on Tuesday approved applications for sales tax abatement from Ellicottville resort operators on more than $5 million

New Marcus Park opens with inclusive playground — Michael get first ride on swing
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — When Mari Howard was growing up on the South Side of Olean, one of her friends was Michael Trietley, who was disabled and

Council discusses curb fees, closed restrooms and pool in marathon committee session Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held a three-hour marathon session Tuesday discussing issues from repaving Front Street and Seneca Avenue to curb or frontage fees, plowing

Salamanca offense consistent, disciplined in five-inning rout of Pine Valley
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Behind a composed and effective offense, the Salamanca baseball team took care of business in five innings against Pine Valley. The Warriors had already faced

Francis’ grand slam delivers overwhelming win on Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that saw a barrage of hits from up and down the roster, the Otto-Eldred softball team honored their

City firefighters respond to West State Street house fire Sunday; occupants treated at hospital
The City of Olean Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire with possible entrapment at 2003 W. State St. at 9:38 a.m. Sunday. Fire crews arrived on scene within

Olean HS alumnus caps record-setting career at Colorado State
OLEAN — Olean High School alum and two-time All-American swimmer Alexis Trietley has officially concluded her collegiate career at Colorado State — a record-breaking one at that. Winner of the












