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Early offense, dominant pitching paces Oilers in critical win over Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It is officially crunch time for the Olean Oilers. Ahead of their July 23 fixture against the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, the Oilers sat 0.5

Olean City Fire Department training largest number of recruits in many years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last week, the newest batch of Olean City Fire Department recruits passed the midway point in its 12-week training session. Seven new recruits and a
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers edge out win over Ironbacks in Niagara
ST. CATHARINES, ON — It was hits galore north of the border with the Olean Oilers and the Niagara Ironbacks combining for 24 on the day. And while the visitors had

New York seeking three-peat, all-time series lead in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — The 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic was historic. Not just for the eye-widening 56-0 scoreline that went in favor of New York’s squad,

Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are participating in this year’s New York Maple Weekends that start Saturday. Mark March 21-22

Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team just wasn’t able to get over the hump. Following a rough stretch of

Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus

Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two




