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Olean mayoral candidates Amy Sherburne (top) is on the Republican and Democratic lines, while Mayor Bill Aiello is on the independent Lincoln Party line in the Nov. 4 election.

Aiello in uphill battle against Sherburne for Olean mayor

November 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Election Day for Olean mayoral candidates Amy Sherburne and Mayor Bill Aiello starts at 6 a.m. when polls open in the seven wards.

Pumpkin smashing event turns jack-o-lanterns into compost

November 3, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Kids and adults had a smashing good time Saturday turning their jack-o-lanterns into compost at Canticle Farm’s Old State Road site in Allegany.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone boys, girls soccer lost in Section VI Championship

November 2, 2025

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Coming into the championship game against a team they had already seen twice this year, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team’s season came to an end without a

Schmidt looking for confidence as Bona tips-off season against mid-major powerhouse Bradley

November 2, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ROCK HILL, SC — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team looked untouchable in its final exhibition game against Alfred University. The Bonnies won by a 61-point

Second half burst propels Salamanca to victory over Olean

February 10, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It was a tale of two halves for the Salamanca girls basketball team. The first half, head coach Joe Hinman admitted, his Warriors

The Otto-Eldred girl's basketball team poses with their newly acquired banner after sealing the North Tier League title with a win over Coudersport. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors end season as NTL champions with 42-point win over Coudy

February 9, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – After two years away from the throne, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team finally returned to the top, beating Coudersport 62-20 to

(Assembly photo) Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold a town hall meeting in Salamanca Feb. 17.

Sempolinski to host town hall meeting in Salamanca Feb. 17

February 9, 2026

SALAMANCA – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold his first town hall meeting of 2026 at the Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. Sempolinski,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-15. Go online to birdcount.org.

Join in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend

February 9, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is urging county residents to participate in the 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count this coming weekend.