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Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of

Bona men’s hoops ‘not overlooking anybody’ ahead of Bloomsburg clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Fresh off a week-long excursion in Florida, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has returned home and is set to play host to

Seneca Nation, Salamanca collaborate on new skatepark at city’s Crowley Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation and City of Salamanca officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new skatepark Monday at James J. Crowley Park. The Seneca

Holiday Valley readies for Friday opening of its 68th skiing and snowboarding season
ELLICOTTVILLE — Holiday Valley will open Friday morning for its 68th ski and snowboard season. Thanks to sustained snowmaking efforts and favorable temperatures, guests can look forward to a strong
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Hubbers open with tournament loss, see flashes in debut
RIDGWAY, PA – A slow start and a scoreless end sunk the Smethport girl’s basketball team as they opened the season with 56-31 loss to Keystone in the Ridgway Tip-Off











