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Two Olean aldermen not seeking re-election; Bennion seeks another term in Ward 1
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Two Olean aldermen aren’t seeking re-election in the fall, while a third incumbent will seek another two-year term on the Common Council. Lawrence

Democratic congressional candidates Gies, Stocker stepping up their fundraising efforts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Both Democratic candidates in the 23rd Congressional District primary are stepping up their games in their bid to challenge Rep. Nick Langworthy in November. Aaron

“Bosses of the Bronx” author Mike Vaccaro regales Yankees fans at SBU book signing
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — New York Post Lead Sports Columnist Mike Vaccaro regaled Yankees fans with stories of the Steinbrenner dynasty of the 1980s and 90s
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gators track and field defend the swamp from Coudy
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Hosting the Falcons for a duel meet, the Port Allegany track and field team took home another win, sweeping Coudersport with a 113-31 win for the

Sprague’s Maple Farms celebrating 25th anniversary of Portville restaurant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms marked its 25th anniversary late last month. Randy and Toni Sprague started building the 14,000 square foot pancake house and

Despite a 35-point fourth quarter, Huskies’ comeback falls short in Section VI championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Familiarity breeds contempt and the Olean and Fredonia boy’s basketball team were nothing, if not familiar. Starring at the Hillbillies from across

Season comes to a close for Bona women’s hoops with narrow loss to Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HENRICO, VA — The 2025-26 season has officially come to a close for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team. But it really is not all that

Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths of Americans over age 50. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New studies












