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The Portville volleyball team celebrates during their win over Olean. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Olean comes up empty in rematch with Panthers

September 29, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – A month after their initial meeting, the Olean and Portville volleyball teams circled back for a rematch, however, the sequel ended much like

The St. Bonaventure men's basketball just released their Atlantic 10 schedule, which features a double meeting with the reigning tournament champs, VCU. | Photo submitted by St. Bonaventure athletics

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball unveils Atlantic 10 itinerary

September 29, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – With the season starting line just 19 days away, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has released their Atlantic 10 schedule,

Losing momentum late, the Allegany-Limestone volleyball team suffered it's third loss in a row as they fell to Southwestern. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Inconsistency, inexperience show through in Gators’ five-set loss to Southwestern

September 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For the third time of the season, the Allegany-Limestone volleyball team found themselves with its back against the wall. After white-knuckling their

FILE -- Alyssa Mangold takes a corner kick during the Lady Owls win over Elk County Catholic at the beginning of the season. On Monday, Mangold scored three goals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Mangold and Co. lead Lady Owls to sixth win; German tallies hat-trick in win over Pine Valley

September 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA – Firing on all cylinders, the Bradford girl’s soccer team picked up their sixth win of the season in dominating fashion, seeing Alyssa Mangold add another hat trick

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Seneca Nation joined the environmental group Defend Ohi:Yo’ in protesting the City of Olean’s sewage overflows into the Allegheny River on Tuesday. Many later attended the Olean Common Council meeting to press the issue.

Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the Allegheny River, brought their campaign to Lincoln Park and the Olean Common Council chamber earlier

Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond to build a new inclusive playground and other new features including a dog park at

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) This land along Old Route 17 west of Salamanca — part of the “Take Area” for the Allegheny Reservoir — may someday again be a place for Senecas to build homes and raise families. The Seneca Nation is seeking the return of lands between 1,340 and 1,365 food elevation.

Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’

April 25, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for the waters backing up behind the Kinzua

(Photo submitted) Olean Food Pantry volunteers sort canned goods for distribution at the 8 Leo Moss Drive facility in Olean.

Federal cuts to Olean Food Pantry means less food for families

April 25, 2025

OLEAN — Olean Food Pantry (OFP) is sounding the alarm after federal funding cuts to food banks threaten to worsen hunger across Western New York. The nonprofit braces for an