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Olean football looks to build on recent success behind veteran leadership

August 27, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Two seasons ago, the Olean football team finished just one game above the bottom of the Section 6 Class B3 standings, with a 2-6

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Olean Common Council turned down a plan to implement a QR code parking plan Tuesday that would have required a smart phone for downtown parking.

QR code parking plan defeated by alderman

August 27, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A proposed QR code parking program for many Downtown Olean streets was defeated 3-2 by the Olean Common Council Tuesday. Voting against the

Tuesday Roundup: Lady Gators volleyball opens up with tightly-contested win; Bradford XC sweeps home opener

August 26, 2025

JOHNSONBURG, PA – Fighting tooth and nail, back and forth, the Port Allegany volleyball team was able to secure a win to start their season, beating Johnsonburg 3-2. From the

Bradford's Alyssa Mangold facilitates the offense on a fastbreak during the Lady Owls' 2-0 loss to Harbor Creek. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Harbor Creek shuts out Lady Owls during season opener

August 26, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Sitting on the outside looking in for the first time in almost a decade, the Bradford girls soccer team began their campaign

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy

March 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships since Brad Cunningham in 2014.