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Man waving American flag faces two demonstrations at Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — There were two demonstrations at Lincoln Park last Tuesday and one counter demonstrator stood across the street waving an American flag at both of them.
Lady Owls drop season opener to Brockway; Bradford tennis continues undefeated
BROCKWAY, PA – Starting their campaign on the road, the Bradford softball team stumbled out of the gates, losing 10-0 to Brockway on Monday in five innings. The Lady Owls’

Lama saves Owls’ home opener with ninth inning walk-off single
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Stepping to the plate with two outs on the board, the pressure of the Owls’ first look at home fell upon AJ

NY Baseball Preview: New generation of leaders ready to take center stage
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — New names, new faces, new opportunities. Looking ahead to the seasons of our New York baseball programs, that seems to be the common thread.

PA boys all-stars run away with 101-81 win over NY in Big 30 Senior Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — It was a high-scoring affair between the New York and Pennsylvania Big 30 Senior Classic Boys All-Stars, complete with spotlight-snatching dunks, dimes and blocks.

Ruter’s buzzer-beater hands PA girls all-stars Big 30 Senior Classic win over NY all-stars
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The booming cheers that ensued after a game-winning shot found its way through the hoop symbolized everything good about the Big 30 Senior Classic.

Village of Cattaraugus wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization award
By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — The Village of Cattaraugus won the lottery! Village officials were notified by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week that the village was the recipient of a

Five Pines staff members cited as heroes for life-saving actions
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers gave five county employees who are heroes a standing ovation Wednesday. The five were at work at the Pines Healthcare and












