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Mayor nominates Douglas to Ward 6 vacancy; council to vote on confirmation Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., an independent from Ward 6 has been nominated by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne to succeed Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. The appointment is

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors sweep on Senior Night; Portville soccer routs Rebels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Returning to the Terror Dome for the final time this season, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team recognized their prolific senior leadership before swiftly dispatching Oswayo Valley in

Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance, to perform at SBU Quick Center Oct. 18
ST. BONAVENTURE — One of the world’s most popular modern dance companies is coming to the Southern Tier. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University

Borrello, VA WNY Healthcare System, Hinsdale Legion to host veterans outreach Wednesday
HINSDALE – Senator George Borrello will partner with VA Western New York Healthcare System and Hinsdale American Legion Post #1434 to host a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event on Wednesday,

Late-game struggles condemn Bona men’s hoops vs. St. Joe’s yet again
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The first time the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team faced off against Saint Joseph’s this season, the first inklings of a trend were
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators earn first playoff win in over three years; Salamanca takes to the Sectional Championship
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Seeing the Falcons for the third time this season, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team moved one step closer to a District 9 Class 2A championship

Terrors battle inconsistency, inexperience as they bow out of D9 playoffs
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – When it comes to high-pressure, do-or-die situations, experience matters. Battle-tested, seasoned experience can be the difference between sinking and swimming, fighting or

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27 budget for the coming year to the Common Council which must approve it by April




