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Second tornado reported in Machias Wednesday in less than a month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star MACHIAS — A second tornado in just over two weeks touched down in the same area of the town of Machias Wednesday night, the National
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany remains unbeaten after nailbiter win at Cameron County; Northern Potter walks off Otto-Eldred
EMPORIUM, PA – The Port Allegany baseball team managed to keep its unbeaten start to the season alive behind a 7-6 nailbiter win over Cameron County. The Gators officially moved

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #5
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fifth full release sent out

Donation displays in place to help Olean Oilers pay for fireworks over Bradner Stadium
OLEAN — A community-wide fundraiser supporting the Olean Fireworks presented by the Olean Oilers is now underway. Residents and local businesses are being asked to help sustain one of the

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball HC Mark Schmidt to coach final game at Reilly Center today against Davidson
Winningest coach in program history to see tenure come to an end after 19 years By ERIC FIRKEL Owner, Olean Star OLEAN – St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark

Bona men’s hoops to round off regular season with Senior Night affair vs. Davidson
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The end of the regular season for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is officially just 40 minutes away. After rounding out its

CORE Learning Center for adult education moves to new offices
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The CORE Learning Center is moving up. The adult education non-profit held a ribbon cutting Friday morning at its Cattaraugus County location in

Sprague’s Maple Farms celebrating 25th anniversary of Portville restaurant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms marked its 25th anniversary late last month. Randy and Toni Sprague started building the 14,000 square foot pancake house and












