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Ahead of their dominating win over Galeton, the Otto-Eldred softball team honored their four seniors. Pictured here with their family and coaches is Layla Horton, Arayah Holly, Payton Kaziska and Grace Rositzke. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Francis’ grand slam delivers overwhelming win on Senior Night

May 11, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that saw a barrage of hits from up and down the roster, the Otto-Eldred softball team honored their

City firefighters respond to West State Street house fire Sunday; occupants treated at hospital

May 11, 2026

The City of Olean Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire with possible entrapment at 2003 W. State St. at 9:38 a.m. Sunday. Fire crews arrived on scene within

Olean HS alumnus caps record-setting career at Colorado State

May 10, 2026

OLEAN — Olean High School alum and two-time All-American swimmer Alexis Trietley has officially concluded her collegiate career at Colorado State — a record-breaking one at that. Winner of the

Olean Oilers ready to write new chapter ahead of first year in PGCBL

May 10, 2026

By SPNCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The city of Olean has a storied relationship with the game of baseball. From a visit from Babe Ruth, to the legendary John McGraw

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Owls score by committee in win over Smethport; Portville’s Haynes, Rhinehart combine for 16 points in senior night loss

February 10, 2026

SMETHPORT, PA – Seeing 11 Owls make their way into the scoring column, the Bradford boy’s basketball team secured their tenth win of the season with a road blowout over