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Charges arising out of City Council meeting dismissed in the interests of justice; Carlos Andres detained by ICE
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A disorderly conduct charge against a man who attempted to speak twice during the public comment section of the Olean Common Council on March 25

Thursday Roundup: Gators softball, Bradford tennis pick up wins; Salamanca lax drops to 0-2
ALLEGANY, NY – Consistent work in the batters’ box pushed Allegany-Limestone over Randolph, 9-2, as the Gators improved to 3-0. Kailey Truman led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 day

Olean offense sputters in 3-0 non-league loss to Depew
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the plate for the Olean softball team as it remains in search of its first win of the

Mistakes pile up as Bradford narrowly falls to Portville
By HUNTER O. LYE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Despite a massive fourth frame, the Bradford baseball team’s comeback hopes were dashed with a late-game error, allowing Portville to sneak out

Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance
Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – Against the greatest and most elite talent, there

Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in 2025. The six deaths so far this year were all attributed to fentanyl. Last year

Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the season at Niagara, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley warned that it will

Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a third sweep in four playoff games, Michelle Acierno kept her elation under control, choosing a












