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Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed section titles in both the 100m and 200m dash — booking himself spots in the

Olean Oilers offense kept quiet as Batavia Muckdogs run away with 11-1 result
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the office for the Olean Oilers, who suffered defeat to a Batavia Muckdogs side that pulled out all

Portville girls hoops rolls past Cleveland Hill 57-15 in Section 6 Class B2 first round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — Behind a high level of execution, the No. 8 seed Portville girls basketball team scored itself a comfortable 57-15 Section 6 Class B2 first

Otto-Eldred reaches D9 finals for second time in three years with late standoff against Clarion-Limestone
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – With just 12.7 seconds left on the clock, the Otto-Eldred’s girls’ basketball teams’ championship dreams hung on just a two-point lead.

Bona women’s hoops suffer full might of Duquesne offense in 74-48 loss
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — In its final road game of the regular season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team suffered its second loss of the year to

Serious fall sidelines Preston Marshall campaign for DA
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RANDOLPH — District Attorney candidate Preston Marshall bowed out of the DA race today over health concerns. Earlier this month, on February 7, GOP district











