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THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers mercy ruled by Elmira Pioneers; Kate Maedl leads Allen’s Wine and Liquor past Shamrocks in OWSL
ELMIRA, NY — The Olean Oilers were blitzed by the Elmira Pioneers in what resulted in a 14-4, seven-inning mercy rule loss. The Oilers got off to a solid start

Health department’s home care program on life support as new patient admissions paused
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It’s been six months since the 2026 Cattaraugus County budget was passed with a nearly $1 million cut in wages for the health

Health department says aerial spraying of larvicide for mosquitoes could start next week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — With the number of mosquito larvae in breeding pools climbing, Cattaraugus County health officials have decided to order aerial spraying of larvicide over

Early voting for Democratic congressional primary, county GOP Committee candidates starts June 13
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — All Cattaraugus County enrolled Democrats will have an opportunity to vote in the June 23 primary for Congress in the 23rd District.

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s bats overwhelm Green Wave; A-L softball tallies first loss
SMETHPORT, PA – Led by an explosive day at the plate, the Smethport baseball team dominated Oswayo Valley 13-1 to pick up their second win of the season. The action

Bona baseball cruises to victory over Canisius behind complete performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — “When we can put two or three phases together, we’re a tough team to beat.” Those were the words of St. Bonaventure baseball

Mike MacDonald officially unveiled as St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was one statement that Mike MacDonald repeated throughout his introductory press conference as the new St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach: “Because,

Alle-Catt gets final state OK to complete wind farm construction despite noise concerns
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Alle-Catt Wind Energy received approval Monday from the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) to proceed with construction of the wind farm that












