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The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court

All seniors score in Salamanca’s shutout win over Gowanda
Warriors tally fifth straight victory on Senior Day By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – For the past two weeks, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team has been on a

Gies, Langworthy trade charges of lying over debates; only scheduled meeting Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star On the eve of the only scheduled debate between congressional candidates in the 23rd Congressional District, Democrat Aaron Gies accused Rep. Nick Langworthy of lying

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca soccer tallies fourth straight win; Panthers rolls past Williamsville South
TONAWANDA, NY – A two-goal day from Addison Earley carried the Salamanca girl’s soccer team to their fourth consecutive win as they took down Tonawanda 3-0. The Warriors didn’t hesitate

League of Women Voters to moderate Salamanca mayoral debate between Magiera, Smith Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Mayoral candidates in Salamanca will meet in a debate Wednesday sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. The




