Latest News

Panthers outlast Cardinals, even season series in league rivalry match
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For the past few years, the Cardinals have been a name circled on the Portville boy’s soccer team’s calendar. Each battling for

Revised city charter, approved last year, won’t be on the ballot in November as recommended
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been edited to reflect comments made by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You won’t find the Revised Olean City

City swimming pool survey complete, mayor says cost estimate increases to $1.7 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The estimate for repairs at the City of Olean’s swimming pool in War Veterans Park have climbed to about $1.7 million, $600,000 above the initial

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville, Falconer end in stalemate; Salamanca volleyball drops in five
FALCONER, NY – Seeing their early efforts be undone late, the Portville girl’s soccer team added their first tie of the season to their record, ending deadlocked with Falconer/CV/MG at

Genesis House thanks OHS students for Homeless Huskies donation
OLEAN — Last month, Genesis House welcomed members of the Olean City School District Student Activities Council, who delivered a generous donation collected through their annual Homeless Huskies event. The

Bona women’s hoops downed by high-powered Richmond offense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The Richmond women’s basketball team entered the 2025-26 season ranked No. 24 in the nation. They were named the Atlantic 10 preseason favorites.

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,




