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Revised Olean tax bills, refunds are mailed out
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Revised 2025-26 Olean city tax bills are in the mail, Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday. When the budget was approved in April, the amount of
EF-1 tornado hit Great Valley US Weather Service confirms
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The U.S. Weather Service confirmed last Tuesday that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Great Valley Monday, leaving a nearly 2.4-mile path of destruction,
Aiello and Sherburne file for independent mayoral lines: Lincoln vs. Common Sense
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Both candidates in the June 24 Olean mayoral primary have filed for independent ballot lines in general election in November. Mayor Bill Aiello and Amy
Genesee’s early lead steamrolls into blowout loss for Oilers
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – After riding high over the past week, the Olean Oilers’ wave of momentum came crashing down during their first appearance in front
‘That green is just kryptonite to us:’ Lady Green Wave spoil O-E’s Senior Night, complete season sweep
DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that should have been a cause for celebration, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team struggled to fend off Oswayo Valley, losing 28-19 on Senior
Bona women’s hoops aim to find groove early, not react against George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After showing flashes of what its true capability is as a team last time out, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking
Leaving the nest: Four Owls sign letters to play collegiate sports
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – For most high school athletes, the prospect of taking the next step and playing at the collegiate level is an out-of-reach dream,
Thursday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops pick up big win over Dunkirk on senior night; Portville falls to Frewsburg despite Haynes’ 20 points
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca girls basketball team celebrated its senior night with a resounding 53-22 thrashing of Dunkirk. The Warriors managed to hold the Marauders to just 10 points through
