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Council confirms new city auditor, asks whether budget will be in deficit or surplus
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council confirmed mayoral appointments for city auditor and city clerk Tuesday. Aldermen also discussed the city’s finances — particularly how to respond
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators remain undefeated with blowout over Cam Co; Coudersport softball scores 45 runs over double header sweep of Smethport
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Improving on last year’s opening stretch, the Port Allegany baseball team set a new watermark as they collected their ninth consecutive win, dominating Cameron County 12-0

Kendall Truman sparks late scoring burst for Allegany-Limestone in win over Olean
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Through six innings, the Allegany-Limestone and Olean softball teams were stuck in a defensive battle. The Gators and Huskies combined for just three hits

League-leading Lady Panthers sweep Otto-Eldred with consistency at the plate
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Facing the best team in the North Tier League for the second time in as many days, the Otto-Eldred softball team

Four Gators reach double-digits as Port Allegany beats Hubbers by 31
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Keeping their New Year success rolling, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team picked up their second win in a row, beating Smethport

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











