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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

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,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court












