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Council votes 4-3 to restore funding for sewer, water superintendent, angering mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Review of the proposed $23.2 million Olean city budget for 2026-27 became confrontational Thursday as aldermen voted 4-3 to restore funding for the water and
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany softball, baseball open season with tandem blowouts over Hubbers; Salamanca LAX tops Cathedral Prep
SMETHPORT, PA – In her first taste of the 2026 action, Bria Wilcox opened her sophomore season with a no-hitter, dominating from the circle as she led the Port Allegany

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #2
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the second full release sent out

No Kings 3.0 protest set for Saturday in Olean’s Lincoln Park
OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement will be holding a protest Saturday, working with national Mobilize for the No Kings 3.0. Day of protest. The National Day

2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase rosters announced
The rosters for the 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase have officially been announced. This year’s event, set to be held on July 19th at Salamanca High School will once

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s bats overwhelm Green Wave; A-L softball tallies first loss
SMETHPORT, PA – Led by an explosive day at the plate, the Smethport baseball team dominated Oswayo Valley 13-1 to pick up their second win of the season. The action

Bona baseball cruises to victory over Canisius behind complete performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — “When we can put two or three phases together, we’re a tough team to beat.” Those were the words of St. Bonaventure baseball

Mike MacDonald officially unveiled as St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was one statement that Mike MacDonald repeated throughout his introductory press conference as the new St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach: “Because,












